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HB124 HD1 SD1
Elections; Chief Election Officer; Voter Information Guide
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the chief election officer to develop and distribute a voter information guide for all candidates running for federal or state office, including candidates running for any trustee position of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the 2024 election. Sunsets 11/6/2024. (SD1) |
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3/22/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
B. KOBAYASHI, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Branco, Morikawa |
JDC, WAM |
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HB133 HD1 SD1
Capital Gains Tax; Income Tax; Increase
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Increases the capital gains tax threshold from 7.25% to 9%. Increases the alternative capital gains tax for corporations from 4 to 5%. Applies for tax years beginning after 12/31/2020. (SD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
SAYAMA, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, Matayoshi |
WAM |
SB154 |
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HB137 HD1 SD2 CD1
Liquor Licensing; Liquor Tax Law; Applications; Investigations
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Removes the authority of the county liquor commissions to enforce the liquor tax law and requires violations of the liquor tax law to be referred to the director of taxation for investigation. Repeals the general right of inspection without a warrant for potential violations of the liquor tax law. Requires applications for liquor licenses to be notarized. Repeals the discretionary power of the liquor commission to deny a license to any person the liquor commission investigator finds is not fit and proper to hold a license. Repeals the requirement that investigative reports to the liquor commission include any and all matters that are relevant to the application or license in the judgment of the investigator. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 076, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176). |
TODD (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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HB224 HD1 SD2 CD1
DOH; Certificates of Need; State Health Planning and Development Agency; Exemptions; Penalties; Study ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Authorizes the department of health to perform the duties required of the state health planning and development agency. Requires the state health planning and development agency or department of health to update the state health services and facilities plan every five years. Transfers moneys in excess of $2,000,000 in the state health planning and development special fund to the general fund at the end of each fiscal year. Authorizes administrative penalties for persons who do not comply with an approved certificate of need. Exempts chronic renal dialysis services and psychiatric services from the certificate of need requirements. Requires the department of health to conduct a study on the efficacy of the measure after its repeal. Sunsets 7/1/2026. (CD1) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
YAMANE |
HTH, WAM |
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HB227 HD2
Care Facilities; Uncertified Care Facilities; Unlicensed Care Facilities; Landlord Exclusion; Complaint Allegations
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Clarifies the group of professionals who are prohibited from knowingly referring or transferring patients to an uncertified or unlicensed care facility. Repeals the landlord exclusion. Requires the department of health to prioritize complaint allegations based on severity for inspections of state-licensed or state-certified care facilities. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
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3/11/2022- Referred to HTH, CPN/WAM. |
MIZUNO, AQUINO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, WILDBERGER, Matsumoto, McKelvey, Takayama |
HTH, CPN/WAM |
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HB315 HD1
University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund; University of Hawaii Foundation
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Raises from $3,000,000 to $6,000,000 the cap on the amount the University of Hawaii System can expend from the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund for the University of Hawaii Foundation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/8/2022- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
TAKAYAMA |
HRE, WAM |
SB918 |
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HB325 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (1) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
ONISHI |
LCA, WAM |
SB671 |
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HB326 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (10) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD1) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
ONISHI |
LCA, WAM |
SB672 |
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HB333 HD3 SD2
Department of Taxation; Peer-to-Peer Car-sharing; Authorized; Surcharge Tax; State Highway Fund
RELATING TO PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING.
Authorizes peer-to-peer car-sharing and establishes regulations thereof. Establishes the peer to peer car-sharing surcharge tax on the operator of the peer-to-peer program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
AQUINO |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
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HB426 HD1
UH Tuition Waivers; Military; Children
RELATING TO TUITION WAIVERS.
Requires UH and the community colleges under certain circumstances to waive tuition for dependent children of service-connected one hundred per cent disability veterans, active or reserve members of the armed forces who were killed in action, and purple heart medal recipients awarded in 2001 or later. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to HRE/PSM, WAM. |
WILDBERGER, GANADEN, OKIMOTO, TAM, WOODSON |
HRE/PSM, WAM |
SB951 |
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HB438 HD1
Department of Education; External Contracts; Curricula, Instruction, and Testing; Advisory Committee
RELATING TO EXTERNAL CONTRACTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Requires the DOE, in consultation with and approval by the BOE, to develop and implement a plan to reduce the use of external contracts for curricula, instruction, and testing. Requires DOE to convene an advisory committee to make recommendations for developing and implementing the plan. Requires DOE to submit interim and final reports to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/11/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
PERRUSO, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, TAM, TOKIOKA |
EDU, WAM |
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HB502 HD2 SD2
Rural Districts; Dwellings; County Ordinances
RELATING TO RURAL DISTRICTS.
Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances that allow up to one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, WILDBERGER |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
SB647 |
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HB510 HD1 SD1
Income Tax; Earned Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and extends the availability of the tax credit for an additional 6 years. (SD1) |
(H)
4/22/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 893). |
CULLEN |
WAM |
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HB511 HD1
Land Recordation; Requirements; Land Use; Notice
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Requires an applicant seeking to register more than ten acres of land with either the land court or the bureau of conveyances to provide a sworn affidavit that the community where the land is located has been given notice of the applicant's intended use of the land and a copy of the notice. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CULLEN |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB598 HD2 SD1
Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; E liquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; License Fee; Retail Permit Fee
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Allocates a portion of funds collected from excise taxes on tobacco products to health education and prevention programs concerning the risks and dangers of the use of electronic smoking devices for youth. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/22/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 893). |
JOHANSON, KITAGAWA |
HTH/CPN, WAM/JDC |
SB621 |
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HB712 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (2) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Authorizes and appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
ONISHI |
LCA, WAM |
SB992 |
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HB713 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (3) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD1) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
ONISHI |
LCA, WAM |
SB993 |
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HB714 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (4) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
ONISHI |
LCA, WAM |
SB994 |
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HB715 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (6) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
ONISHI |
LCA, WAM |
SB995 |
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HB716 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (8) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD1) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
ONISHI |
LCA, WAM |
SB996 |
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HB765 HD1 SD1
Mobile Emergency Management Services; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MOBILE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii emergency management agency to acquire mobile communications, water, and power service capabilities that can be deployed to each county as needed. Effective 7/1/2051. (SD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
CULLEN, ICHIYAMA, LUKE |
PSM, WAM |
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HB804
Clean Ground Transportation; Motor Vehicle Dealers; Prohibition; Gasoline-Powered
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the sale by motor vehicle dealers and salespersons of new motor vehicles that are solely powered by fossil fuels and designed for personal use beginning 1/1/2035. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER, Tam |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB811 HD1
Home Schooling; High School; Individual Sports; Participation
RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL SPORTS.
Allows home-schooled, high school-age students to participate as unattached competitors in individual sports available to the public school that the student would otherwise be required to attend. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KITAGAWA, BELATTI, BRANCO, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, B. KOBAYASHI, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, QUINLAN, YAMASHITA, McDermott |
EDU, WAM |
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HB826 HD2 SD2
Electronic Smoking Devices; Electronic Smoking Device Retailer Registration and Enforcement Unit; Attorney General; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
Makes unlawful the sale of flavored tobacco products, mislabeling of e-liquid products containing nicotine, and sale of tobacco products other than through retail sales via in person exchange. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products" as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Abolishes the Electronic Smoking Device Retailer Registration and Enforcement Unit. Effective 07/01/2060. (SD2) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
JOHANSON, BELATTI, BRANCO, CULLEN, ELI, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAIKI, TARNAS, YAMANE |
HTH/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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HB835 HD2 SD1
Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY.
Appropriates funds to support the ongoing operations of the Hawaii national guard youth challenge program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
ILAGAN, AQUINO, CULLEN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMANE |
PSM, WAM |
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HB871 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Enterprises
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.
Authorizes the department of agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Establishes the agricultural enterprise program. Requires the board of agriculture to annually report an accounting of non-agricultural park lessees to the legislature. (CD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 221, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1322). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB1025 |
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HB886 HD1 SD2
Professionally Licensed or Certified Government Employees; Tort Liability; State Liability
RELATING TO PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED OR CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
Clarifies when the State shall be exclusively liable for claims for injury or loss of property, or personal injury or death, resulting from the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any professionally licensed or certified employee of the State while acting within the course and scope of the employee's office or employment. Precludes civil actions or proceedings for money damages against the employee, except for claims based on liability other than an employee's course and scope of employment with the State or other employer. Clarifies liability when the State agrees to assume full or partial responsibility in a civil action against a professional licensed or certified employee. (SD2) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 044, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1144). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
SB1040 |
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HB892 HD2 SD1
Law Enforcement Standards Board; Appropriation
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Clarifies membership and certain powers and duties of the Law Enforcement Standards Board. Establishes new deadlines for the completion of Board responsibilities. Appropriates funds to enable the Board to accomplish its mission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/5/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB1046 |
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HB893
Law Enforcement Vehicles
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES.
Allows the Department of the Attorney General to have law enforcement vehicles, with colored lights, that are recognized authorized emergency vehicles. |
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2/8/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB1047 |
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HB919 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD1) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB1073 |
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HB921 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB1075 |
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HB925 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (11) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD1) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB1079 |
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HB956 HD1 SD2 CD1
Statewide Interoperable Public Safety Communications Executive Committee; Coordinator
RELATING TO STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS.
Establishes a statewide interoperable communications executive committee and subcommittee for public safety communications and the position of the statewide interoperable communications coordinator. Defines "interoperable communications". Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 097, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1197). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/GVO, WAM |
SB1110 |
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HB957 HD1 SD1
Homeland Security
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Establishes the Hawaii State Fusion Center as a program under the Office of Homeland Security as described in chapter 128A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes the position of Hawaii State Fusion Center Director. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
SB1111 |
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HB980 HD1 SD2
Department of Human Services; Right of Entry; Vulnerable Adults; Abuse
RELATING TO ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Broadens the Department of Human Services' right of entry without a warrant into a vulnerable adult's premises to cover situations in which there is probable cause to believe a vulnerable adult will be injured through caregiver neglect, self-neglect, or by physical abuse. (SD2) |
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7/12/2022- Act 289, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1418). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS, JDC |
SB1134 |
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HB986 HD1 SD2
Newborns; Hearing Screening; Diagnostic Audiologic Evaluations; DOH
RELATING TO NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING.
Requires diagnostic audiologic evaluation results of newborn hearing screening evaluations, or infants whose hearing status changes, to be provided to the Department of Health. (SD2) |
(H)
6/16/2022- Act 036, on 06/15/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1136). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, JDC/WAM |
SB1140 |
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HB987 HD1 SD1
Hearing and Vision Program; Hearing Screening; Vision Screening; DOH
RELATING TO HEARING AND VISION PROGRAM.
Amends the hearing and vision program statute to increase the early identification of children with hearing or vision loss, by establishing consistent protocols for hearing and vision screening and follow-up, screener training, and data collection for quality improvement. (SD1) |
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6/16/2022- Act 037, on 06/15/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1137). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, JDC/WAM |
SB1141 |
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HB1059 SD1
Department of Transportation; Hawaii Revised Statutes, Repeal; Honolulu Rapid Transportation; Board of Directors; Voting Rights
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Repeals sections 264-19, 266-2.3, and 266-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the purpose of deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. Grants voting rights to members of the board of directors of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation appointed by the president of the senate or speaker of the house of representatives. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM/JDC |
SB1213 |
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HB1095
Feral Chickens; State Parks; DLNR; Division of State Parks; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
Appropriates funds for the department of land and natural resources division of state parks to establish a program to eradicate feral chickens in state parks. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAYAMA, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Tam |
WAL, FIN |
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HB1125 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (9) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
ONISHI |
LCA, WAM |
SB1377 |
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HB1126 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (13) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
ONISHI |
LCA, WAM |
SB1378 |
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HB1127 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (14) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
ONISHI |
LCA, WAM |
SB1379 |
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HB1130 HD2 SD2
Transit-oriented Development; Alternative Financing; Report; General Obligation Bonds ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Office of Planning to hire a contractor to, among other things, identify and assess alternative financing, project delivery, and cost recovery mechanisms to recapture the State's upfront investment in transit-oriented development infrastructure. Requires the contractor to consult with representatives of certain government entities. Requires the Office of Planning to report its findings to the Legislature. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
NAKAMURA, CULLEN, GATES, HAR, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Belatti, Branco, McKelvey |
WTL, WAM |
SB986 |
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HB1147 SD1 CD1
State Budget; Executive Branch ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2021–2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1384). |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
SB1256 |
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HB1155
HDOA; B&F; Taxation; Intellectual Property; Kona Coffee Blend; Geographical Indication; General Excise Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COFFEE.
Requires and appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to apply to register the term "Kona Coffee Blend" as a geographical indication or a similar intellectual property registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Establishes a surcharge on the sale of certain coffee commodifies to reimburse the general funds appropriated. Requires a roasted coffee or instant coffee to contain at least fifteen per cent coffee by weight from a geographic origin to use that geographic origin in labeling or advertising. |
(H)
2/2/2022- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MCDERMOTT |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
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HB1179 HD1 SD1 CD1
Gorse; Mauna Kea; Pilot Program; DHHL; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes a pilot program within the Aina Mauna legacy program of the department of Hawaiian home lands to remove and harvest gorse from Mauna Kea and develop it as a marketable product to expand economic opportunities for native Hawaiians. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2026. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 204, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305). |
TODD, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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HB1184 HD1
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Precious Metal Bullion
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts the sale of precious metal bullion from the general excise tax. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to WAM. |
OKIMOTO, D. Kobayashi |
WAM |
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HB1208 HD2
Real Property Taxation; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF REAL PROPERTY TAXATION.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the exclusive power of the counties to exercise the functions, powers, and duties related to real property taxation, thereby authorizing the State to also exercise those functions, powers, and duties. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Wildberger voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Har, McDermott, Okimoto, Perruso, Ward voting no (5) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
HASHEM, LUKE, SAIKI, YAMASHITA, Belatti |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
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HB1209 HD2
Income Tax Law; Real Property Tax; DOTAX
RELATING TO TAXATION.
By 1/1/2026, requires the department of taxation to suspend and refund certain income tax amounts received or withheld upon the enactment of a state law specifying real property tax amounts. Takes effect upon the ratification of a constitutional amendment authorizing the State to have real property taxing authority. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Har, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Tam, Tokioka, Wildberger voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela, Okimoto, Perruso, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
HASHEM, LUKE, SAIKI, YAMASHITA, Belatti |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
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HB1239 HD2 SD2
Law Enforcement Officers; Independent Review Board
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Amends the term for members of the Law Enforcement Officer Independent Review Board to four years. Makes the Law Enforcement Officer Independent Review Board permanent. (SD2) |
(S)
4/19/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 718). |
TAM, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, MARTEN, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER, Belatti, LoPresti, Sayama |
PSM, JDC |
SB782 |
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HB1324 HD2 SD1
Commercial Rent Relief; Grant Program; DBEDT; Emergency Budget and Relief Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENT RELIEF.
Establishes a commercial rent relief grant program to be administered by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires that the commercial rent relief grants be given priority for moneys received through federal funding. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
CULLEN, AQUINO, BELATTI, DECOITE, ELI, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Marten |
WAM |
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HB1335
DOE; Career Technical Education
RELATING TO CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
Affixes a seal of career technical education to a student's high school diploma and transcript upon completion of a career technical education program approved by the Department of Education. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
OKIMOTO |
EDN, FIN |
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HB1339
Impeachment; Governor; Lieutenant Governor
RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT.
Establishes requirements for institution of and causes for impeachment of the governor or lieutenant governor. |
(S)
4/27/2022- Act 010, 04/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110). |
BELATTI |
JDC |
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HB1384
Managed Care Organization; Medical Loss Ratio
RELATING TO MEDICAL LOSS RATIOS.
Beginning on January 1, 2022, requires each managed care organization to annually report its medical loss ratio to the department of human services. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WILDBERGER, DECOITE, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, TAM |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB1365 |
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HB1398
Government; Short Form
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill relating to government. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to PDP, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
PDP |
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HB1399
Pandemic Response; Short Form
RELATING TO PANDEMIC RESPONSE.
Short form bill relating to pandemic response. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to PDP, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
PDP |
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HB1400
Disaster Preparedness; Short Form
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Short form bill relating to disaster preparedness. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to PDP, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
PDP |
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HB1401
Disaster Recovery; Short Form
RELATING TO DISASTER RECOVERY.
Short form bill relating to disaster recovery. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to PDP, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
PDP |
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HB1402
Pandemic Response; Short Form
RELATING TO PANDEMIC RESPONSE.
Short form bill relating to pandemic response. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to PDP, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
PDP |
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HB1403 HD1
Puna; Alternate Route Site Selection Survey; Department of Transportation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN ALTERNATE ROUTE SITE SELECTION SURVEY IN PUNA.
Requires the department of transportation, in collaboration with the county of Hawaii, to conduct site surveys on the island of Hawaii to identify the most suitable location for an alternate route in Puna below Highway 130. Excludes lands under the jurisdiction of the department of Hawaiian home lands from site surveys. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/21/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN |
TRS, WAM |
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HB1404
DHS; DLIR; Public Assistance; Employers; Employees; Report
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to compile information regarding employers having employees who receive public assistance and to submit a report to the Legislature on the 50 employers with the highest number of employees receiving public assistance. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to share employment data with the Department of Human Services. |
(H)
2/1/2022- The committee(s) on LAT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NISHIMOTO |
LAT, HHH, CPC |
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HB1405
Right-to-Repair; Digital Electronic Equipment; Repairs; Original Equipment Manufacturers; Independent Repair Providers
RELATING TO RIGHT TO REPAIR.
Requires manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, the documentation, parts, and tools used to diagnose, maintain, and repair the equipment. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
NISHIMOTO |
CPC, FIN |
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HB1406 HD1
Medicaid; Telehealth; Psychiatric Services; Behavioral Health Care
RELATING TO IMPROVING ACCESS TO PSYCHIATRIC CARE FOR MEDICAID PATIENTS.
Specifies that coverage for telehealth under the State's medicaid managed care and fee-for-service programs includes psychiatric services delivered via telehealth through a behavioral health care manager who is present in a primary health care provider's office. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
YAMANE |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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HB1407
General Excise Tax; Wholesale Sales
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Clarifies that, under the general excise tax law, sales to a licensed retail merchant, jobber, or other licensed seller for resale are only eligible for the wholesale tax rate if the resale is subject to the highest general excise tax rate. Adds a similar requirement for sales of tangible personal property to a service provider or for the purpose of providing transient accommodations. |
(H)
2/15/2022- Re-referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
YAMANE |
ECD, FIN |
SB2020 |
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HB1408
Underground Storage Tank; Inspection
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Implements a schedule and standards for the inspection and repair of underground storage tanks. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH/EEP, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
YAMANE |
HHH/EEP, CPC |
SB2598 |
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HB1409
Department of Education; Commercial Enterprises; Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the Department of Education Commercial Enterprises Revolving Fund for funds to be expended in the operation of commercial enterprises by the Department of Education. Makes an appropriation into the revolving fund. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
EDN, FIN |
SB2081 |
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HB1410
Inattention to Driving; Collision; Pet Animals; Fines; Penalties
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Includes pet animals under the prohibition relating to the negligent operation of any vehicle that causes a collision with, or injury or damage to, a person, vehicle, or other property. Defines "pet animal". |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
B. KOBAYASHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, JHA |
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HB1411 HD2 SD1
Motor Vehicles; Vehicle Registration; Transfer of Title; Attestation; Fines
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Requires that the transferee's and transferor's address be provided on the certificate of ownership when the title to a motor vehicle is transferred. Clarifies that the signature of the transferee and signature of the transferor each serve as an attestation by that respective party as to the validity of the information on the certificate of ownership. Imposes a fine on a party who provides false or fraudulent information. Takes effect 7/1/2023. (SD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 227, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1328). |
ILAGAN, AQUINO |
TRS, JDC |
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HB1412 HD2 SD1 CD1
Abandoned Vehicles; Distance Requirement; Counties
RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES.
Requires the counties to provide a minimum distance a vehicle must be moved within a specified timeframe after a vehicle is initially inspected for abandonment to avoid an official classification of abandonment. Requires that, before a vehicle can be classified as being abandoned, notice be provided that the vehicle must be moved the specified distance within the specified timeframe or be subject to removal. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 228, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1329). |
ILAGAN, AQUINO |
TRS/GVO, JDC |
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HB1413 HD2 SD1 CD1
Abandoned Vehicles; Outstanding Charges and Fines; Motor Vehicle Registration; Vehicle Transfer of Ownership; Driver's License
RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES.
Allows the director of finance of a county to require payment of outstanding charges and fines owed to the county relating to the disposition of an abandoned vehicle within the county by the registered owner of the abandoned vehicle before issuing a certificate of registration or completing a transfer of ownership, except under certain circumstances. Requires the county directors of finance to notify the appropriate county examiner of drivers of individuals who have outstanding charges and fines owed to the county relating to the disposition of an abandoned vehicle for the purposes of suspending, revoking, or prohibiting the renewal of their driver's licenses. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 229, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1330). |
ILAGAN, AQUINO |
TRS/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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HB1414 HD1 SD1 CD1
Abandoned Vehicles; Repeat Offenders; Penalties
RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES.
Makes a person who is the registered owner of a vehicle that was deemed abandoned or derelict subject to a tiered fine system. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 297, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1426). |
ILAGAN, AQUINO |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
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HB1415 HD2
Threat Assessment Teams; Hawaii State Fusion Center; DOE; Charter School Commission; UH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THREAT ASSESSMENT.
Establishes a program within the Hawaii state fusion center to train, establish, and operate threat assessment teams, including for educational institutions. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
YAMANE, WOODSON |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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HB1416
Governor's Emergency Powers; Proclamation; State of Emergency; Automatic Termination; Extension; Reauthorization; Concurrent Resolution
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Clarifies that the powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the state constitution. Provides parameters for the duration of suspension of laws and requires justification for the suspension. Specifies parameters for when a state of emergency is terminated. Allows the authorization of the issuance of a proclamation arising from the same emergency or disaster as a previous proclamation that was terminated by the legislature, upon request of the Governor and adoption of a concurrent resolution by the Legislature. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to PDP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
NISHIMOTO |
PDP, JHA, FIN |
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HB1417
Constitutional Amendment; Lieutenant Governor; Appointment; Elections; Governor (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE GUBERNATORIAL NOMINEE OF EACH POLITICAL PARTY TO SELECT THE PARTY'S LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NOMINEE.
Proposes an amendment to article V, section 2, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that each gubernatorial nominee appoint a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
NISHIMOTO |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1418
Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Digital Equity; Broadband Equity
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Defines broadband equity. Clarifies the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office's duties to promote and support digital equity and broadband deployment. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HET, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TAKAYAMA, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
HET, CPC, FIN |
SB2076 |
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HB1419 HD1 SD1
Information and Communication Technology; Disability Access; Disability and Communication Access Board; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Hawaii Information and Communication Technology Disability Access Standards ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY.
Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to develop, publish, and periodically update information and communication technology disability access standards to be implemented by state entities. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAKAYAMA, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, Ganaden |
GVO, WAM |
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HB1420
Constitutional Amendment; Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Appointment; Elections; Vacancies (ConAm)
PROPOSING TO AMEND SECTIONS OF ARTICLE V OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.
Proposes an amendment to article V, section 2, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that each gubernatorial nominee appoint a person from the same political party to be a running mate for Lieutenant Governor in the general election. Proposes an amendment to article V, section 4, of the Constitution to provide when the office of the governor is vacant, the Lieutenant Governor shall temporarily have the powers and duties of the office; provided that if a certain number of days remain in the gubernatorial term, a special election shall elect a Governor and Lieutenant Governor, who shall serve from the date of the certification of the special election results to the end of the vacated term. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
BRANCO, CLARK, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TARNAS, B. Kobayashi |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1421 HD1
Veterans' Memorial; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A MEMORIAL.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for plans and design of a veterans' memorial, and replicas of the memorial on each neighbor island, as recommended by the Gulf War memorial task force pursuant to Act 139, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
BRANCO, CLARK, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, KONG, LOPRESTI, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WARD, WOODSON |
CMV, FIN |
SB2591 |
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HB1422
Endangered Species; Threatened Species; Conservation Plans; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Permits
RELATING TO ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES.
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to issue temporary permits to allow otherwise prohibited acts when the species affected is designated as threatened and authorizes the department to also suspend or revoke those temporary permits for due cause for two years. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to WAL/AGR, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, SAYAMA, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
WAL/AGR, JHA |
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HB1423 HD1 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Fines; Noncandidate Committees; Independent Expenditures
RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW.
Increases the fine that may be assessed for campaign spending law violations against a noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures and that has received at least one contribution of more than $10,000, or spent more than $10,000 in an election period. Allows the campaign spending commission to order that the fine be up to three times the amount of the unlawful contribution or expenditure, and that the payment of the fine assessed against a noncandidate committee, or any portion thereof, be paid from the personal funds of an officer of the noncandidate committee. (SD1) |
(S)
3/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2044 |
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HB1424 HD2
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Candidate Committee; Noncandidate Committee; Organizational Report
RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE AND NONCANDIDATE COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTS.
Repeals references in the campaign spending law that have been repealed. (HD2) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
SB2043 |
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HB1425
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Electioneering Communication; Statement of Information; Disclosure Date
RELATING TO ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.
Increases the threshold amount of aggregated expenditures for electioneering communications in a calendar year from more than $1,000 to more than $2,000 before statements of information would be required. Amends the definition of "disclosure date" to the date the electioneering communication is publicly distributed and the date of any subsequent public distributions of electioneering communications during the calendar year. Repeals "actual expenditures" from the list of items that are not electioneering communication. |
(H)
2/4/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
SB2042 |
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HB1426 HD1 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Contested Case Hearings; Waivers; Orders; Judgments; Enforcement of Judgments; Fines
RELATING TO ORDERS OF THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Provides that a person waives the right to a contested case hearing if the person fails to request a contested case hearing within twenty days of receipt of the campaign spending commission's preliminary determination. Allows the campaign spending commission to have an order confirmed as a civil judgment, enforceable and collectible as any other judgment issued in the circuit courts. (SD1) |
(S)
3/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2041 |
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HB1427 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Candidates; Committee Reports; Filing
RELATING TO REPORTS FILED WITH THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Clarifies that candidates are not required to file preliminary general reports if they are either unsuccessful or are elected to office in the primary election. Clarifies the aggregating contributions and expenditures that determine when a committee needs only to file the final election period report. (HD1) |
(S)
4/7/2022- Act 003, 04/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1103). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2040 |
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HB1428
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Driver's Licenses; Out of State; Procedures
RELATING TO OUT OF STATE DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Establishes procedures for transferring out of state driver's licenses. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, JHA |
SB2104 |
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HB1429
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Driver's Licenses; Renewal; Online; Electronic; Digital
RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Allows for the renewal of driver's licenses online or by electronic or digital means. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, JHA |
SB2105 |
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HB1430
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Concessions; Public Property; Advertising
RELATING TO CONCESSIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Allows advertising of concessions on public property to be done via newspaper publication or online advertising. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC |
SB2106 |
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HB1431
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Public Facilities; Special Management Areas; Development; Definition
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Exempts public facilities from review and permitting requirements applicable to special management areas by amending the definition of "development". |
(H)
2/1/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB2107 |
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HB1432 HD1 SD2 CD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Concessions; Public Property; Bids; Proposals
RELATING TO CONCESSIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Increases the maximum term of a concession contract. Exempts certain operations of ground transportation services and parking lot operations at small boat harbors. Exempts concessions for beach or ocean-related recreational services from sealed bid requirements, with certain conditions. Provides that a county director of parks and recreation has sole discretion to designate which county parks are environmentally, culturally, historically, or operationally unique for purposes of determining whether a concession at the park is exempt from the sealed bid requirements. Expands the exemption from the sealed bid requirements for concessions at county zoos, botanic gardens, or county parks that are designated by the respective county director of parks and recreation, in the director's sole discretion, as environmentally, culturally, historically, or operationally unique; provided that the concessions are awarded to responsible offerors whose proposals are the most advantageous, rather than solely to certain nonprofit corporations. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 163, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/GVO, JDC/WAM |
SB2108 |
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HB1433
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Driver's Licenses; Expiration; Elders; Senior Citizens
RELATING TO EXPIRATION OF LICENSES.
Changes from 2 to 4 years the period for renewal of driver's licenses for individuals over 72 years of age. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA , referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2109 |
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HB1434 HD1 SD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Civil Fines; Sale of Real Property
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property. Effective 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
4/28/2022- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-22 4:00PM in conference room 224. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB2110 |
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HB1435
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Public Notices; Publication
RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICES.
Allows government agencies to publish public notices on an official website as an alternative to a newspaper. |
(H)
2/1/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, CPC, FIN |
SB2111 |
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HB1436 HD1 SD2 CD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Development Rights; Sea Level Rise
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS.
Expands the authority of the counties to transfer development rights to address areas at risk of sea level rise, coastal erosion, storm surge, or flooding associated with climate change. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 223, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1324). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB2112 |
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HB1437
Maui County Council Package; Vehicles; Operation; Intoxicants
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol content for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2096 |
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HB1438
Maui County Council Package; Penal Code; Chop Shops; Unlawful Chop Shop Activity
RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CHOP SHOP ACTIVITY.
Establishes the criminal offenses of unlawful chop shop activity in the first and second degrees. Provides for the forfeiture of property connected with chop shop activity. Defines "chop shop." |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
SB2097 |
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HB1439
Maui County Council Package; Environmental Protection; Green Fees; Conservation; Workforce; Services; Transient Accommodations ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a green fee surcharge on transient accommodations for the purposes of funding workforce and services that promote certain environmental goals. Repeals on June 30, 2032. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EEP/LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP/LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB2098 |
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HB1440
Maui County Council Package; Minimum Wage
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Requires that beginning on 1/1/2026, and each year thereafter, the adjusted minimum wage rate to be recalculated using the most recent self-sufficiency income standard for one adult in the State of Hawaii. Requires that the adjusted minimum wage go into effect starting 7/1/2026 and each year thereafter. Repeals the tip credit. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
SB2099 |
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HB1441
CIP; Maui County Council Package; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the county of Maui. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
SB2100 |
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HB1442
Maui County Council Package; Coastal Zone Management Act; Development; Floor Area; Definitions
RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT.
Amends the definition of "development" in the Coastal Zone Management Act to exclude construction or reconstruction of a single-family residence that is less than five thousand square feet of floor area and meets other criteria. Defines "floor area" for purposes of the Act. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC |
SB2101 |
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HB1443 HD1
Maui County Council Package; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Climate Change Mitigation Impact Fee; Climate Change Mitigation Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.
Assesses a climate change mitigation impact fee on every customer who rents, leases, or utilizes a rental motor vehicle. Establishes a climate change mitigation special fund. Specifies that the impact fees collected shall be deposited to the credit of the general fund; provided that, beginning 7/1/2024, the impact fees shall be deposited to the credit of the climate change mitigation special fund. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Okimoto, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Har, Tokioka voting no (2) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, FIN |
SB2102 |
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HB1444
Maui County Council Package; Kalawao County; Maui County; Department of Health
RELATING TO COUNTY GOVERNANCE.
Abolishes Kalawao County and incorporates the area into Maui County. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
SB2103 |
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HB1445
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Penal Code; Chop Shops; Unlawful Chop Shop Activity
RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CHOP SHOP ACTIVITY.
Establishes the criminal offenses of unlawful chop shop activity in the first and second degrees. Provides for the forfeiture of property connected with chop shop activity. Defines "chop shop." |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
SB2048 |
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HB1446
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Coastal Zone Management Act; Definitions; Development; Floor Area
RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT.
Amends the definition of "development" in the Coastal Zone Management Act to exclude construction or reconstruction of a single-family residence that is less than 5,000 square feet of floor area and meets other criteria. Defines "floor area" for purposes of the Act. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
SB2049 |
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HB1447 HD2
Lifeguards; Liability; Exception; Counties; Civil Damages
RELATING TO LIFEGUARDS.
Exempts county lifeguards, the employing counties, and the State from liability for any civil damages resulting from any act or omission of the county lifeguard while providing lifeguard services unless the civil damages result from a county lifeguard's gross negligence or wanton act or omission. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to LCA/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA/GVO, JDC/WAM |
SB2050 |
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HB1448 HD2
County Highway Enforcement Program; Fund; Reports; Surcharge
RELATING TO TRAFFIC FINES.
Authorizes each county to establish a county highway enforcement program; designate sections of each county as subject to a surcharge; and establish a fund for the deposit of the surcharge and related penalties. Requires annual reports on the status and progress of the program. Imposes a surcharge for illegally stopping, standing, or parking vehicles on county highways to be distributed to county police departments. Requires each county's share of related penalties to be remitted to the appropriate county police department. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to GVO/TRS, JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/TRS, JDC/WAM |
SB2051 |
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HB1449 HD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Juneteenth Day; State Holidays
RELATING TO JUNETEENTH DAY.
Makes Juneteenth Day a state holiday. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
SB2052 |
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HB1450
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; DOTAX; County Transient Accommodations Tax; Administration; Disposition of Proceeds
RELATING TO THE COUNTY TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Requires county transient accommodations taxes to be levied, assessed, collected, and otherwise administered by the Department of Taxation. Repeals the rate limit on the county transient accommodations tax. Requires transient accommodations tax revenues to be used to address pressures of the visitor industry on the demand for county services. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Re-referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
SB2053 |
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HB1451
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Climate Change Mitigation Impact Fee; Climate Change Mitigation Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.
Assesses a climate change mitigation impact fee on every customer who rents, leases, or utilizes a rental motor vehicle. Establishes a climate change mitigation special fund. Specifies that the impact fees collected shall be deposited to the credit of the general fund; provided that, beginning 7/1/2024, the impact fees shall be deposited to the credit of the climate change mitigation special fund. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2054 |
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HB1452 HD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Motor Vehicle Registration; Fees
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Subjects U-drive motor vehicles to the same motor vehicle registration fees as other motor vehicles. Designates an unspecified limitation on the amount that a county may increase the fee for certificates of registration for motor vehicles other than U-drive motor vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
SB2055 |
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HB1453 HD1
Honolulu Police Department Package; Traffic Code; Refusal to Provide Identifying Information
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Specifies that refusing to provide identifying information to a police officer when being detained for a traffic offense is a petty misdemeanor. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
(S)
4/6/2022- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2117 |
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HB1454
Honolulu Police Department Package; Traffic Code; Moped; Driver's License
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Requires the driver of a moped to be in immediate possession of a valid driver's license or instruction permit at all times. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, JHA |
SB2118 |
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HB1455 HD1 SD1
Honolulu Police Department Package; Penal Code; Robbery; Electric Guns
RELATING TO ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
Amends the offense of robbery in the first degree to include a person committing theft or unlawful taking of a motor vehicle while being armed with an electric gun. (SD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 051, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1151). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2119 |
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HB1456 HD1 SD1
Honolulu Police Department Package; Penal Code; Theft in the Second Degree
RELATING TO THEFT IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
Amends the offense of theft in the second degree to include theft of an electric gun. Effective 8/1/2022. (SD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 052, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2120 |
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HB1457
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Repeat Offenders; Abuse of Family or Household Members; Penalties
RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.
Adds abuse of family or household members to those felonies that qualify for repeat offender sentencing. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2082 |
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HB1458
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Criminal Procedure; Criminal Complaints
RELATING TO CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS.
Clarifies acceptable procedure for initiating criminal complaints. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2083 |
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HB1459 HD1 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Juvenile Restitution
RELATING TO JUVENILE RESTITUTION.
Requires existing victim restitution orders in certain juvenile cases to be converted to independent orders at the time the court terminates jurisdiction. Clarifies the definition of "victim" for purposes of victim restitution in these cases. (SD1) |
(H)
4/20/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 883). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2086 |
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HB1460
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu as a grant-in-aid for the victim witness assistance program. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2087 |
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HB1461
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CAREER CRIMINAL PROSECUTION UNIT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu as a grant-in-aid for the career criminal prosecution unit. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2088 |
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HB1462 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Witness Fees; Reimbursements; Per Diem Payments
RELATING TO WITNESS FEES IN CRIMINAL CASES.
Clarifies applicable reimbursement to the State or a defendant for expert witness fees, as it pertains to testimony, preparation, and in-court attendance in state court criminal proceedings. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2090 |
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HB1463 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Executive Pardon; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO EXECUTIVE PARDONS.
Establishes a comprehensive application process for executive pardons. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CMV, JHA |
SB2091 |
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HB1464
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Criminal Offenses; Child Torture
RELATING TO CHILD TORTURE.
Adds a new section to Chapter 709, HRS, to establish the class A felony offense of child torture. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2092 |
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HB1465
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Sexual Assault Crimes; Abuse Crimes; Criminal Offenses; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I, SECTION 25, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION REGARDING CRIMES AGAINST MINORS.
Proposes an amendment to Article I, section 25, of the Hawaii Constitution to provide that the Legislature may define: what behavior constitutes a continuing course of conduct in continuous sexual assault crimes against minors younger than 16 years of age; what behavior constitutes a continuing course of conduct in continuous abuse of a minor younger than 16 years of age; and what constitutes the jury unanimity that is required for a conviction under these 2 charges. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2089 |
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HB1466 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Criminal Offenses; Sexual Assault; Minors
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A MINOR.
Establishes the class B felony offense of continuous sexual assault of a minor under the age of sixteen years in the second degree. Amends the offense of continuous sexual assault of a minor under the age of fourteen years to apply to minors under the age of sixteen years and to specify that the offense is in the first degree. Effective upon ratification of constitutional amendment. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, JHA |
SB2085 |
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HB1467
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Criminal Offenses; Continuous Abuse of a Minor
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.
Adds a new section to Chapter 709, HRS, to criminalize continuous abuse of a minor under the age of 16 years. Effective upon ratification of constitutional amendment. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, JHA |
SB2093 |
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HB1468
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Possession of Firearms
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Amends prohibition against certain individuals possessing or owning firearms to clarify that all individuals charged with a felony offense or convicted of certain offenses are prohibited from possessing a firearm. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2094 |
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HB1469 HD1 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO UNAUTHORIZED CONTROL OF A PROPELLED VEHICLE.
Creates an affirmative defense for anyone charged with unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, where the defendant purchased the vehicle and reasonably believed themselves to be the actual owner of the vehicle. (SD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 053, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2095 |
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HB1470
Office of Elections Package; Ballots; Tabulation; Recounts
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Repeals deadlines relating to the tabulation of ballots. Amends the circumstances under which mandatory recounts of votes shall occur. |
(H)
2/1/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2045 |
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HB1471
Office of Elections Package; Political Parties; Dates; Deadlines
RELATING TO POLITICAL PARTIES.
Amends provisions relating to dates and deadlines in statutory provisions governing political parties. |
(S)
4/7/2022- Act 004, 04/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1104). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2046 |
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HB1472 HD1 SD1
Office of Elections Package; Petitions; Withdrawal of Signatures
RELATING TO THE WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION SIGNATURES.
Amends the information necessary for a voter to withdraw their signature from a petition under election laws. (SD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 164, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1265). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2047 |
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HB1473
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Package; Environmental Review; Socioeconomic Disparities
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
Requires environmental impact statements to consider whether the proposed action will exacerbate socioeconomic disparities. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
SB2121 |
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HB1474
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Public Land Trust; Pro Rata Share ($)
RELATING TO INCREASING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS' PRO RATA SHARE OF THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST.
Establishes the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' pro rata share of the moneys derived from the public land trust. Transfers moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for income and proceeds due from the use of the public land trust lands between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2022, that was misallocated, underreported, or underpaid to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2122 |
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HB1475 HD1 SD1 CD1
Hawaii State Ethics Commission Package; Ethics Code; Live and Online Ethics Training Courses; Mandatory Training
RELATING TO MANDATORY ETHICS TRAINING.
Requires state legislators and employees to complete mandatory live or online ethics training courses every four years, subject to certain requirements. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 165, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1266). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC |
SB2039 |
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HB1476
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Fire Sprinklers; Tax Credit
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Establishes a tax credit of 30% of the actual cost, including installation, water and permitting fees, and related charges, of an automatic fire sprinkler system in any 1- or 2-family dwelling in a structure used only for residential purposes. Sunsets 12/31/2030. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
SB2009 |
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HB1477 HD1
State Fire Council Package; Home Buyer Fire Protection; Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Requires building and fire officials to provide applicants or applicant representatives with a copy of materials by the state fire council detailing the benefits of a residential fire sprinkler system. Requires owners to accept or reject the installation of a residential fire sprinkler system. Specifies that residential fire sprinkler system costs are the owner's responsibility. Requires the state fire council to update its materials as necessary. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
SB2010 |
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HB1478 HD2 SD1
State Fire Council; Residential Real Property; Smoke Alarms; Property Owners; Seller Disclosure Statements; Informational Guide
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires property owners of residential real property to disclose, as part of the mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions, whether the installed smoke alarm is in accordance with existing building or residential codes based on information provided by the state fire council. Requires the state fire council to create and maintain an informational guide on approved smoke alarms that are in accordance with existing building or residential codes and post the guide on specified websites. Effective 11/1/2022. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
SB2011 |
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HB1479
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program; Special Fund; Staff
RELATING TO THE REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PROGRAM.
Provides the State Fire Council additional flexibility in employing personnel to administer the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
SB2012 |
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HB1480
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program; Operating Expenses
RELATING TO THE REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PROGRAM.
Authorizes additional uses of moneys in the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to support the State Fire Council and its programs and activities. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
SB2013 |
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HB1481 HD1
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PROGRAM.
Authorizes additional uses for moneys in the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to support the state fire council and its programs and activities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
SB2014 |
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HB1482
State Fire Council Package; Fire Safety; Sprinklers
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Shortens the prohibition on county requirements for automatic sprinklers or sprinkler systems in 1- and 2-family detached dwelling units and non-residential agricultural and aquacultural structures located outside urban areas. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC |
SB2015 |
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HB1483
State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Cultural Events; Prohibitions; Exceptions
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Imposes a statewide limitation on the sale and use of consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC |
SB2016 |
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HB1484
State Fire Council Package; Emergency Medical Technician 1; Licensure; Hawaii Medical Board
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Repeals section 453-34(d), HRS, which limits licensure as an emergency medical technician 1 to individuals whose practice is performed in a county with a population of 500,000 or greater. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC |
SB2017 |
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HB1485
Department of Transportation; Litter Control; Adopt-a-highway; Anti-litter Campaign; Appropriation
RELATING TO LITTER CONTROL.
Requires the department of transportation to amend the adopt-a-highway program to reduce the minimum number of years a program participant must agree to clean up litter on a highway from two years to one year. Appropriates funds for the department of transportation to establish an anti-litter campaign. |
(H)
2/9/2022- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN, BRANCO, CLARK, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
TRN, FIN |
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HB1486 HD2 SD1
Theft in the First Degree; Motor Vehicles; Motorcycles
RELATING TO THEFT.
Amends the offense of theft in the first degree to specifically include theft of a motor vehicle or motorcycle. (SD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 054, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1154). |
ILAGAN, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAM, TARNAS |
JDC |
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HB1487
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Commercial Flights; Educational Videos, Audio Recordings, and Informative Material
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Requires the HTA to create educational videos, educational audio recordings, and supplementary informative paper material to be provided and distributed on incoming commercial flights. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ILAGAN, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
LAT, FIN |
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HB1488 HD1 SD2
UH; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO RESIDENCE FOR TUITION PURPOSES.
Requires the tuition residency rules for the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus, including any community college, to individuals who have obtained a Hawaii high school diploma or equivalent credential and are working toward an undergraduate degree, under certain conditions. (SD2) |
(S)
4/29/2022- Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816). |
ILAGAN, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Ganaden, Matayoshi |
HRE, WAM |
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HB1489
CIP; Fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ILAGAN |
FIN |
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HB1490 HD1
Taxation; Failure to Respond; Penalty
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a civil penalty for failure to respond to an inquiry or request for information during a state tax examination or investigation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
JDC, WAM |
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HB1491 HD1
Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law; DOTAX; Cigarette Tax Stamps; Deferred Payment Purchases
RELATING TO THE CIGARETTE TAX AND TOBACCO TAX LAW.
Repeals the deferred payment purchase option for cigarette tax stamps. Requires licensees to pay for cigarette tax stamps at the time of purchase using cash, certified check, or bank transfer. Effective 1/1/2023. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
YAMASHITA |
ECD, FIN |
SB2376 |
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HB1492 HD1
DOTAX; Inspection; Examination; Records; Correspondence; Penalties
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a civil penalty for failure to respond to the department of taxation in relation to an inspection or examination of records. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
YAMASHITA |
ECD, FIN |
SB2377 |
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HB1493
Department of Taxation; Tax Administration Special Fund
RELATING TO THE TAX ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL FUND.
Increases the amount of moneys maintained in the tax administration special fund. Amends the purpose of the fund. |
(H)
2/28/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
YAMASHITA |
ECD, FIN |
SB2380 |
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HB1494 HD1 SD1
Department of Taxation; Special Enforcement Section; Powers
RELATING TO SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION.
Amends the purpose and duties of the special enforcement section of the Department of Taxation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
YAMASHITA |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
SB2379 |
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HB1495 HD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Tax Credit; State or County Employee; Qualified Production
RELATING TO MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION.
Prohibits a production from qualifying for the motion picture, digital media, and film production tax credit if the production hires or compensates an employee of the State or county whose official capacity is related to issuing film permits or facilitating film production. Requires a taxpayer claiming the tax credit to identify any such employee in the statement submitted to DBEDT. (HD1) |
(H)
2/28/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
QUINLAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, OHNO, ONISHI, SAYAMA |
ECD, FIN |
SB2568 |
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HB1496
Public Congregations; State of Emergency; Local State of Emergency; Restrictions; Limitations; Legislative Approval
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Authorizes a restriction on public congregation, imposed as part of a declared state of emergency or local state of emergency, to include a requirement for restaurants, bars, and other retail food establishments to limit service to vaccinated patrons or patrons with proof of negative test for a specific contagious disease; provided that this restriction lasts no more than thirty days in a calendar year. Requires legislative approval in either regular or special session for any extension of the restriction. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to PDP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
QUINLAN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT |
PDP, JHA, FIN |
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HB1497 HD1 SD2
Invasive Species; Pilot Program; Waiahole Stream; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a 2-year pilot program to remove invasive species in and around Waiahole Stream on the island of Oahu. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/19/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 718). |
QUINLAN, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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HB1498
Occupational Licensing; Dentistry; Board of Dentistry; Licensure by Credentials; Examination; Qualifications
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING.
Requires the board of dentistry to issue a license by credentials to a practicing dentist who is licensed in another state and meets other specific professional qualification requirements. Expands the required qualifications for dental licensure to include passage of any other nationally recognized clinical dental examination recommended by the American Dental Association and dental licensure in another state; provided certain requirements are met. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
QUINLAN |
HHH, CPC |
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HB1499 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Food Safety Training and Certification Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SAFETY.
Requires the department of agriculture to partner with a Hawaii entity to establish a pilot USDA Harmonized GAP food safety training and certification program to help small- and medium-sized farms obtain the United States Department of Agriculture's Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices certification. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/21/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
QUINLAN, CLARK, ILAGAN, MORIKAWA |
AEN, WAM |
SB2975 |
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HB1500
Peer-to-peer Car-sharing; Peer-to-peer Car-sharing Programs; Prohibition
RELATING TO PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING.
Prohibits any person from operating, using, or controlling a peer-to-peer car-sharing program in the State. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
QUINLAN, ILAGAN |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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HB1501
Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Research Partnership Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATURAL ENERGY INSTITUTE.
Establishes the research partnership program within the Hawaii natural energy institute that allows businesses or private entities to partner with or utilize research conducted by the institute for the purposes of expansion, under certain conditions. |
(H)
2/15/2022- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
EEP, FIN |
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HB1502 HD1
Safe Neighborhoods; Probation; Geographic Restriction; Misdemeanor Conviction; Business Districts; Resort Areas
RELATING TO SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.
Allows a defendant who has been convicted of four misdemeanors in any business district or an area zoned for resort or resort-hotel use by the appropriate county decision-making authority to be sentenced to a probationary term of geographic restriction that prohibits the defendant from entering the district or area. Mandates imprisonment of thirty days upon conviction. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Branco, Kapela, McKelvey, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Holt, D. Kobayashi, LoPresti, Okimoto, Perruso voting no (5) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
TAM |
ECD, JHA |
SB2686 |
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HB1503
Minimum Wage
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Raises the minimum wage and establishes an adjusted minimum wage rate for 2027 and after. Repeals the tip credit. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, HASHEM, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TAM, WOODSON, Wildberger |
LAT, FIN |
SB2243 |
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HB1504
Employment; Paid Sick Leave
RELATING TO PAID SICK LEAVE.
Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care and supplemental paid sick leave to employees under certain public health emergency conditions. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, PDP, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, GANADEN, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TAM, WOODSON |
LAT, PDP, FIN |
SB2492 |
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HB1505
Taxation; Personal Income Tax; Capital Gains; Corporate Tax; Unemployment Benefits
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases personal income tax revenues for high earning taxpayers by establishing new income tax brackets and rates that are applied against a broader level of taxable income for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. Increases the tax on capital gains. Increases the corporate income tax and establishes a single corporate income tax rate. Exempts unemployment payments from the State's personal income tax from 1/1/2022. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, GANADEN, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD |
ECD, FIN |
SB2242 |
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HB1506
Family Leave Insurance Program; Family Leave Insurance Benefits; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends the period of family leave to 16 weeks for businesses that employ one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, GANADEN, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TAM |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB2312 |
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HB1507 HD1
Capital Gains Tax; Earned Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAX FAIRNESS.
Increases the tax rate on capital gains. Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and permanent. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to WAM. |
KAPELA, GANADEN, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN |
WAM |
SB2485 |
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HB1508
Regenerative Tourism; Hawaii State Planning Act
RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.
Establishes a regenerative tourism framework under the Hawaii state planning act for the State's visitor industry that advances environmental sustainability, ecological sensitivity, Hawaiian cultural preservation, and the economic security of Hawaii's people. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, ELI, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, Belatti, Nakashima |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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HB1509
Law Enforcement; No-knock Warrants; Prohibition
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits the issuance of warrants, including no-knock warrants, that permit entry by an officer to a house, store, or other building without first audibly declaring the officer's office and business. Requires law enforcement officers serving an arrest warrant at a house or a search warrant at a house, store, or other building to audibly declare the officer's office and business and wait at least thirty seconds for compliance before entry. Requires officers serving a warrant to do so while wearing an authorized uniform and activated body-worn video camera. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, CLARK, GANADEN, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, MCKELVEY, PERRUSO, TAM, WILDBERGER |
JHA |
SB2576 |
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HB1510
Education; Teachers' Salary Schedule; Classifications; Compensation
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Increases the number of classifications on the salary schedule for teachers of the department of education. Specifies that additional classifications may be included in the teachers' salary schedule pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated for bargaining unit (5). |
(H)
1/31/2022- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-01-22 2:00PM in conference room 309 Via Videoconference. |
KAPELA, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
EDN/LAT, FIN |
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HB1511
Education; Teacher Compensation; Discretionary Salary Adjustments; Experimental Modernization Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION.
Appropriates funds for an experimental modernization project to address compensation equity issues and make necessary salary adjustments for senior teachers whose current base salary does not reflect their years of professional service. |
(H)
1/31/2022- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-01-22 2:00PM in conference room 309 Via Videoconference. |
KAPELA, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, Woodson |
EDN/LAT, FIN |
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HB1512
Green Fees; Environmental Surcharge on Visitor Accommodations; Green Tourism Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO GREEN FEES.
Establishes an environmental surcharge on visitor accommodations. Establishes the green tourism special fund, to be funded largely by the environmental surcharge, to invest in the State's transition to a clean energy economy, conservation of natural resources, and sustainability and resiliency. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EEP/LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, GANADEN, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Mizuno |
EEP/LAT, CPC, FIN |
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HB1513 HD1
Income Tax Credit for Low-income Household Renters; Eligibility; Adjustments; Consumer Price Index
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD RENTERS TAX CREDIT.
Increases the credit amount and the income eligibility cap thresholds for the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets. Provides for inflation increases every three years based on the urban Hawaii consumer price index beginning with taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
KAPELA, AQUINO, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Tam |
HSG, FIN |
SB2165 |
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HB1514
Feral Birds; Feeding of Excessive Numbers; Prohibition; Penalties
RELATING TO BIRDS.
Requires the department of health to enforce a prohibition on the feeding of excessive numbers of feral birds without the need to first determine that odors and filth from bird waste are a nuisance. Provides exceptions. Establishes penalties. |
(H)
2/1/2022- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BRANCO, BELATTI, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
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HB1515
Tour Aircraft Operations; Insurance
RELATING TO AIRCRAFT.
Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to have aircraft liability insurance coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per person per incident. |
(H)
2/9/2022- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BRANCO, CLARK, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Ganaden |
TRN, CPC |
SB2215 |
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HB1516 HD1
Unfair and Deceptive Practices; Advertisements; License; Permit
RELATING TO REGULATION.
Prohibits as an unfair and deceptive practice the advertisement of a good or service in the absence of licenses or permits for the good or service, to the extent the licenses or permits are required by applicable state and county laws. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/16/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
BRANCO, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, Matayoshi |
CPN, JDC |
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HB1517 HD2 SD2 CD1
Department of Agriculture; Coffee Labeling Economic Impact Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COFFEE.
Directs the department of agriculture to conduct an independent study to assess the economic impact on local coffee farmers and the local coffee industry from potential changes to coffee labeling requirements. Appropriates funds for the independent study. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 222, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323). |
LOWEN, BRANCO, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Ganaden |
AGR, EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB1518 HD1
DLNR; Little Fire Ant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ANTS.
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources (LNR402) for research, extension, and control of the little fire ant and other harmful ants. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/23/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER |
AGR, FIN |
SB2996 |
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HB1519 HD1
Sunscreen; Active Ingredients; Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective
RELATING TO SUNSCREEN.
Beginning January 1, 2023, prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains active ingredients that are not generally recognized as safe and effective by the Food and Drug Administration, without a prescription issued by a licensed health care provider. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Tam |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB3001 |
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HB1520
Combustion Engine-powered Mopeds; Sale; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Prohibits a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning 1/1/2024. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
LOWEN, CLARK, ELI, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2719 |
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HB1521
Public Utilities Commission; Public Utilities Commission Proceeding; Low- and Moderate-income Consumers; Energy Insecurity; Community Benefits Package
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the public utilities commission to open one or more proceedings to consider low- and moderate-income rates, bill credits, or direct payments and whether these would be appropriate for the State; the advantages and disadvantages of rate design, program offerings, and the requirements of community benefits agreements; and other customer-centric solutions to lessen the energy burden on low- and moderate-income customers. |
(H)
2/1/2022- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Tokioka |
EEP, FIN |
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HB1522 HD1
PUC; Utilities; Social Cost of Carbon
RELATING TO CLIMATE MITIGATION.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to develop an estimated social cost of carbon; each regulated electric and gas utility to use the estimated social cost of carbon in the utility's respective integrated resource planning process; and the State to consider the estimated social cost of carbon in planning new infrastructure and capital improvement projects. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Clark voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong, McDermott, Okimoto voting no (3) and Representative(s) LoPresti, Perruso excused (2). |
LOWEN, BRANCO, GANADEN, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB1523 HD1
Roof-mounted Photovoltaic or Solar Water Heater Systems; State Historic Preservation Division; Historic Review
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Excludes the installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic or solar water heater systems from mandatory review under chapter 6E, HRS, by the state historic preservation division. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Har, Kong, Matayoshi, Okimoto, Tokioka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
LOWEN, BRANCO, CLARK, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Ganaden, Takumi |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
SB2569 |
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HB1524
Petroleum Product; Crude Oil; Definition
RELATING TO ENERGY RESOURCES.
Amends the definition of "petroleum product" to mean any product derived from the distillation of crude oil. |
(H)
2/23/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN |
EEP, CPC |
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HB1525 HD1
State Departments; Department of Education; Procurement; Produce Contracts; Locally Sourced Products; Reporting Requirements
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Provides additional guidance and updates the reporting obligations for state departments, including the department of education, pursuant to Acts 175 and 176 (SLH 2021), which established programmatic goals for the purchase and procurement of locally sourced products. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/8/2022- Referred to GVO/EDU, CPN/WAM. |
PERRUSO, AQUINO, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, TAM, WOODSON, Matayoshi |
GVO/EDU, CPN/WAM |
SB2671 |
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HB1526 HD1
Counties; Organic Waste Diversion; Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a certain amount of organic waste per year. Appropriates funds to reimburse the counties for incorporation of the new requirement into their plan revisions. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
PERRUSO, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, TAM, WOODSON |
AEN/GVO, WAM |
SB2674 |
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HB1527
Sustainable Agriculture; Cover Crops; Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a three-year cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide reimbursement to farming operations in the State for costs related to cover cropping. Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program manager position within the department of agriculture to administer the program. Requires an annual report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PERRUSO, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN, TAM, WILDBERGER |
AGR, FIN |
SB2675 |
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HB1528 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Compost Reimbursement Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a compost reimbursement program within the department of agriculture. Requires an annual progress report of the program to the legislature prior to each regular session. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
PERRUSO, CLARK, HASHEM, KAPELA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAM, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Branco, Quinlan |
EEP, FIN |
SB3004 |
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HB1529
Farmer Equity; Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO FARMER EQUITY.
Enhances farmer equity by ensuring inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the development, implementation, and enforcement of food and agriculture laws, rule, policies, and programs. Requires an annual report to the legislature. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PERRUSO, BRANCO, CULLEN, GANADEN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
AGR, FIN |
SB2409 |
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HB1530
Pesticides; Buffer Zone; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the department of agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides used. Effective 1/1/2023, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and state and county public parks. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
PERRUSO, CULLEN, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TAM, WILDBERGER |
AGR, CPC |
SB3007 |
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HB1531
Collective Bargaining; Graduate Assistants; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii. |
(H)
2/7/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on LAT with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) Gates, LoPresti, McDermott, McKelvey excused (4). |
PERRUSO, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, LoPresti |
HET, LAT, FIN |
SB2552 |
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HB1532
Stadium, naming rights, economic recovery
RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Grants the Stadium Authority the ability to sell naming rights to Aloha Stadium and its facilities. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
WARD, ILAGAN |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
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HB1533
Requiring State purchases to prioritize goods "made in America"
RELATING TO STATE PURCHASES.
Requiring State purchases to prioritize goods "made in America", "made in America from domestic and foreign parts", and "assembled in America", prior to those of foreign origin, in cases where Hawaii products are unavailable. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
WARD, ILAGAN, NAKASHIMA |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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HB1534
Coffee Leaf Rust; Subsidy Program; Fertilizer
RELATING TO COFFEE LEAF RUST.
Amends the subsidy program originally created by Act 105, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, to allow coffee growers to use subsidies from the program to offset the costs of purchasing fertilizer to strengthen tree immunity against coffee leaf rust. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, McKelvey |
AGR, FIN |
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HB1535
Coffee Labeling; Blended Coffee; Percent of Coffee By Weight
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Requires coffee blend labels to disclose geographic and regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than a designated percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of fifty-one per cent by 1/1/2025. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to AGR, ECD, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Woodson |
AGR, ECD, CPC |
SB2408 |
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HB1536 HD2 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Supplemental Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates supplemental funds for the judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2021 and ending 6/30/2023. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 194, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2113 |
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HB1537
Judiciary Package; Children's Justice Program; Purposes
RELATING TO THE CHILDREN'S JUSTICE PROGRAM.
Updates the purpose of the children's justice program to include investigation and management of cases involving suspected or confirmed child sex trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation of children, other child maltreatment, and child witnesses to crime or violence. Makes conforming amendments. |
(H)
2/11/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2114 |
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HB1538
Judiciary Package; Juveniles; Room Confinement; Detention: Shelter Facility
RELATING TO THE ROOM CONFINEMENT OF MINORS.
Establishes conditions and time limits for placing a minor in room confinement at a detention or shelter facility. Effective upon approval. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
SB2115 |
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HB1539 HD2 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Judicial Security Task Force; Report
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF JUDICIARY PERSONNEL.
Establishes a judicial security task force to identify appropriate measures to enhance the security of judges and judiciary personnel while not diminishing civil liberties or unduly hindering governmental operations. Requires a report. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 046, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1146). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2116 |
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HB1540 SD1 CD1
State Bonds; State Budget
RELATING TO STATE BONDS.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 265, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1368). |
LUKE, CULLEN, YAMASHITA |
WAM |
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HB1541
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Criminal Procedure; Criminal Complaints
RELATING TO CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS.
Clarifies acceptable procedure for initiating criminal complaints. |
(S)
3/28/2022- Act 002, 03/28/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2084 |
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HB1542
State Legislature; Legislative Access; Remote Legislative Committee Hearings; Remote Testimony; Deaf and Blind Task Force
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ACCESS THROUGH REMOTE TESTIMONY.
Requires each house of the legislature to establish by its rule, procedures that enables the legislature to use remote testimony at legislative committee hearings, enable the public to present oral testimony at legislative committee hearings through remote testimony, and accommodate persons with disabilities though remote testimony. Defines "remote testimony". |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LMG, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
TAM, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
LMG, JHA |
SB2436 |
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HB1543
Department of Public Safety; Department of Human Services; Social Work; Training; Incarcerated Nonviolent Individuals; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK.
Requires the department of public safety, in collaboration with the department of human services, to develop and establish a program to train incarcerated nonviolent individuals in the area of social work. Requires progress reports on the program to the legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/3/2022- Re-referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 8 |
TAM, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, McKelvey |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2375 |
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HB1544
State Departments; Agencies; Programs; Report
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires state departments and agencies to submit a report to the legislature on certain information of funded state programs enacted into law within a year of that law's passage. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TAM, HOLT, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, Ganaden, LoPresti |
LMG, FIN |
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HB1545 HD1
Vehicles; Noise; Pollution; Nuisance; Rules
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Requires the department of health to adopt rules for the control, prevention, and abatement of noise pollution emitted by vehicles in the State. Prohibits the use, ownership, and sale of excessively loud vehicles. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/23/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM, BRANCO, CLARK, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
HHH, CPC |
SB2127 |
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HB1546
Air Pollution; Small Off-road Engines
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
Requires DOH to, consistent with federal law, adopt cost-effective and technologically feasible regulations to prohibit engine exhaust and evaporative emissions from new small off-road engines. Requires DOH to report to the legislature by December 31, 2023, with recommendations for funding for commercial rebates or similar incentive funding to support the transition to zero-emission small off-road equipment operations. |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM, GANADEN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER |
CPC, JHA |
SB2128 |
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HB1547 HD1
John A. Burns School of Medicine; Medical School and Residency Training; Graduate Medical Education; Neighbor Islands; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to expand graduate medical education programs on the neighbor islands. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/24/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAKAYAMA, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, LoPresti, Matayoshi |
HHH/HET, FIN |
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HB1548 HD1 SD1
John A. Burns School of Medicine; Department of Veterans Affairs; Medical School and Residency Training; Graduate Medical Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the John A. Burns School of Medicine to expand medical school and residency training through the Department of Veterans Affairs graduate medical education programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/19/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 879). |
TAKAYAMA, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Matayoshi |
HTH/HRE, WAM |
SB2656 |
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HB1549 HD1
Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program; Health Care Professionals; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii state loan repayment program administered through the John A. Burns school of medicine, subject to a matching funds requirement. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/24/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAKAYAMA, BRANCO, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Matayoshi |
HHH/HET, FIN |
SB2597 |
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HB1550 HD1 SD2
Hawaii Medical Education Special Fund; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Graduate Medical Education and Training
RELATING TO THE HAWAII MEDICAL EDUCATION SPECIAL FUND.
Establishes the Hawaii Medical Education Special Fund to be administered by the John A. Burns School of Medicine for graduate medical education and training programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
4/22/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 893). |
TAKAYAMA, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Ganaden |
HTH/HRE, WAM |
SB2655 |
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HB1551 HD1
Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation; Meetings
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION TO PROMOTE UNIFORM LEGISLATION.
Provides a limited exemption from certain requirements of the State's open meetings law for commissioners of the Hawaii commission to promote uniform legislation to attend and fully participate in meetings hosted by the Uniform Law Commission, without any limitation on the number of participating commissioners. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
TAKAYAMA |
JHA, FIN |
SB2741 |
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HB1552 HD1 SD1
Stadium Authority; Membership
RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Clarifies the composition of the stadium authority as added by Act 146, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 798). |
JOHANSON, ICHIYAMA |
EET, WAM |
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HB1553 HD1
Office of Health Care Assurance Special Fund; Ceiling
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE ASSURANCE SPECIAL FUND.
Removes the ceiling and lapsing provision for the office of health care assurance special fund. Authorizes the moneys in the special fund to be used in any fiscal year for certain purposes. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to HTH/CPN, WAM. |
YAMANE |
HTH/CPN, WAM |
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HB1554
Homelessness; Short Form
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Short form bill relating to homelessness. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, referral sheet 1 |
YAMANE |
HHH |
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HB1555
Medicaid; Short Form
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Short form bill relating to Medicaid. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, referral sheet 1 |
YAMANE |
HHH |
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HB1556 HD1
Tax Credit; Refundable Tax Credit; Blood Donations
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Creates a refundable blood donation income tax credit to promote frequent blood donations. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
YAMANE |
HHH, FIN |
SB2754 |
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HB1557
Blood Drive; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a tax credit for verified employee blood donations made at an employer sponsored blood drive. Applies to taxable years 2022-2027. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
YAMANE |
HHH, FIN |
SB2753 |
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HB1558
Bicycles; Traffic Safety; Right Turn Only Lanes
RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the thru traffic lane, provided they signal intention to merge left. Permits a bicyclist to proceed in a right turn only lane when approaching an intersection, even if they do not intend to turn right, provided that they do not pass a stopped vehicle and that they exercise reasonable safety when passing a moving vehicle. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
WARD |
TRN, JHA |
SB2299 |
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HB1559 HD1
Industry-recognized Credentials; Career Development; Public High Schools; Public Charter Schools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a career development success program to provide financial incentives for participating public high schools to encourage students enrolled in grades nine through twelve to enroll in and successfully complete qualified industry-credential programs. Establishes a similar program for public charter schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
WOODSON, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
EDN, FIN |
SB2826 |
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HB1560 HD2
Board of Education; Members; Qualifications
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Amends the minimum qualifications for board of education members. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
WOODSON, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
SB2824 |
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HB1561 HD1 SD2 CD1
DOE; Adult Workforce Readiness Program; Establishment
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes within the department of education a workforce readiness program to provide opportunities for students to earn associate degrees, workforce development diplomas, pre-apprenticeship certificates, and other industry-recognized certificates. Requires the department to designate schools, including adult community schools, to participate in the program. (CD1) |
(H)
7/7/2022- Act 261, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1364). |
WOODSON, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Aquino |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1562 HD1 SD1
Early Learning Board; Hawaii P-20
RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD.
Adds the director of Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education as an ex officio, nonvoting member to the early learning board. Effective 7/1/2051. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
WOODSON, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Onishi, Tokioka |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
SB2827 |
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HB1563
Early Learning Opportunities; Short Form
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
Short form bill relating to early learning opportunities. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1 |
WOODSON |
EDN |
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HB1564
Education; Short Form
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill relating to education. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1 |
WOODSON |
EDN |
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HB1565 HD1
Charter Schools; Facilities Funding; Infrastructure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Provides funding for rental or lease of facilities under legislative appropriations and bond authorizations to the state public charter school commission for the design, planning, construction, repair, and maintenance of public charter school improvements. Appropriates general funds for infrastructure costs, rental or lease assistance, and the repair and maintenance of network infrastructure for charter schools. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
WOODSON, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, OHNO, SAYAMA, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, LoPresti |
EDN, FIN |
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HB1566
Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program; Hawaii Food Assistance Program; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii Food Assistance Special Fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
HASHEM, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO |
AGR, FIN |
SB2956 |
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HB1567 HD1 SD1 CD1
Bail; Release; Detention; Bail Report Interview; Videoconference; PSD
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PRETRIAL REFORM.
Eliminates the use of monetary bail and requires defendants to be released on their own recognizance for certain nonviolent offenses, subject to certain exclusions. Requires the department of public safety to take steps to provide videoconferencing to a defendant who chooses to participate in a bail report interview via videoconference. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1385). |
MATAYOSHI, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
PSM, JDC |
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HB1568 HD2 SD2 CD1
Procurement; Food Contracts; Specifications; DOE; DOH; PSD; DOD; UH System
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the department of education, department of health, department of public safety, department of defense, and University of Hawaii system to ensure that a certain percentage of food purchased for public schools, youth campuses, public hospitals, public prisons, and University of Hawaii system academic programs consists of fresh, local agricultural products or local value-added, processed, agricultural, or food products. Requires each of those departments and the University of Hawaii system to annually report to the legislature on progress made toward meeting these benchmarks and clarifies the information to be reported. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 144, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1245). |
MATAYOSHI, HASHEM, PERRUSO |
AEN/GVO, WAM |
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HB1569 HD1
Taxation; Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit; Income Threshold
RELATING TO THE REFUNDABLE FOOD/EXCISE TAX CREDIT.
Increases the income threshold eligible to claim the refundable food/excise tax credit. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
MATAYOSHI, BRANCO, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, WOODSON, Yamashita |
ECD, FIN |
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HB1570 HD1 SD2
Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban
RELATING TO THE YOUTH VAPING EPIDEMIC.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e liquid products. Establishes fines. (SD2) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1386). |
MATAYOSHI, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, SAIKI, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON, Luke, McKelvey |
HTH/EDU, CPN/WAM |
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HB1571 HD2
Falsified COVID-19 Vaccination Status; Penalty; Fines
RELATING TO COVID-19 VACCINATION STATUS.
Makes it a criminal violation for a person to: (1) provide false information regarding COVID-19 vaccination status to certain entities; (2) use falsified verification of COVID-19 vaccination status; (3) manufacture, distribute, disseminate, issue, sell, offer for sale, import, or offer to import into this State falsified verification of COVID-19 vaccination status or a blank or incomplete COVID-19 vaccination status verification document or code. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals on 6/30/2023. (HD2) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) D. Kobayashi, McDermott, Okimoto, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
MATAYOSHI, AQUINO, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
PDP, JHA, FIN |
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HB1572
Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Trespassing; Penalty; Hike Safe Card; Search and Rescue Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Establishes the hike safe card program and search and rescue special fund to be administered by the department of land and natural resources. Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search and rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter a prohibited area or hiking on a trail closed to the public and persons who acted recklessly. Exempts persons who possess a hike safe card from search and rescue cost reimbursement, unless a search and rescue response is required due to a reckless act or omission. Repeals on 6/30/2025. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TARNAS |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB1573
Law Enforcement; Service of Warrant; Uniform; Body-Worn Video Camera
RELATING TO POLICING.
Requires officers serving a warrant issued by a district court to do so while wearing an authorized uniform and using a body worn video camera. |
(H)
2/1/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATAYOSHI, AQUINO, BRANCO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS |
JHA |
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HB1574
Contractors; Unlicensed Violators; Owner-Builder Exemption; Required Documents; Fees
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Requires DCCA to maintain and make public a list of persons that performed work without the required contractor license. Requires that certain documents be submitted to DCCA for projects being conducted pursuant to the owner-builder exemption of the contractor licensing law. Establishes fees based on the estimated value of the work to be performed by the owner-builder, to be used to pay for county building inspections. Requires owner-builders to provide written permission for a county to enter the property for inspection prior to a county issuing a building permit. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI, BRANCO, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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HB1575 HD2 SD2
Physician Assistant; Scope of Practice; Medical Records Review; Controlled Substances
RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
Expands the scope of practice for physician assistants. Requires a sampling of medical records that includes certain amounts of controlled substance prescriptions, rather than all medical records, to be reviewed when physician assistants prescribe controlled substances. Effective 7/1/2022. (SD2) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 293, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1422). |
YAMANE, JOHANSON, TAM |
HTH, CPN/WAM |
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HB1576 HD1
Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission; County Committees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, PLUS COMMISSION.
Establishes the Hawaii state lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus commission. Permits each county mayor to appoint a county committee on the status of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus affairs. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, TAM |
HHH, FIN |
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HB1577 HD1 SD1
Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE KAHO‘OLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission and to fund two full-time equivalent permanent positions for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission. (SD1) |
(S)
3/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMANE, HASHIMOTO, TARNAS, WOODSON |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
SB3013 |
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HB1578 HD1
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Manufactured Cannabis; Products; Dispensaries; Delivery; Vehicles; COVID-19
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to approve in-vehicle receipt of medical cannabis and manufactured cannabis products on or near the premises of dispensaries under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Okimoto, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
YAMANE, JOHANSON, NAKASHIMA, TAM |
HHH, CPC |
SB3356 |
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HB1579 HD2 SD2
DOH; HHSC; Oahu Region; Leahi Hospital; Maluhia; Transition; Working Group
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Sets the manner by which the Oahu Regional Health Care System should request operational funding during the transitional period of the Oahu Regional Health Care System from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health. Extends the deadline by which the transfer shall take place. Requires a report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Clarifies the procedure for the working group to discuss matters concerning patient privacy and prospective bidders. (SD2) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 150, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251). |
YAMANE, BELATTI, B. KOBAYASHI, TAM |
HTH, WAM |
SB2595 |
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HB1580 HD1
Criminal Procedure; Witnesses; Live Two-Way Video Testimony
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Specifies under the Hawaii Rules of Evidence that a court may order that the testimony of witnesses be taken through a live two-way video connection in certain circumstances. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2022- Re-Referred to JDC. |
TAM, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, B. KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, Mizuno |
JDC |
SB2687 |
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HB1581 HD1
Homelessness; Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness; Private Property; Private Property Owners; Liability; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the governor's coordinator on homelessness to collect and maintain a database of private property owners who give prior consent for homeless service providers to enter an owner's private property, for purposes of administering homeless services to a homeless individual located on that private property. Requires a report to the legislature. Exempts homeless service providers from civil liability relating to trespass that may result from the administration of homeless services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM, AQUINO, BRANCO, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TARNAS, WARD, WILDBERGER, McKelvey |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
SB2810 |
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HB1582 HD1
DHS; Child Care; Child Care Providers; Employees; Database
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires that child care providers provide certain information to the department of human services each year. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
YAMANE, WOODSON |
HHH, FIN |
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HB1583
Condominium Associations; Meetings; Members; Internet; Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires condominium associations to allow members or their proxies to vote by mail and attend and cast votes in association meetings through the internet, teleconference, or other electronic transmission technology. Ensures the provision of copies of printed audit trails. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ICHIYAMA |
CPC |
SB2852 |
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HB1584 SD1
Power of Arrest; Federal Agencies; Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations; Customs and Border Protection
RELATING TO THE POWER OF ARREST.
Updates the list of federal agencies whose law enforcement officers may make arrests for certain offenses under state law by adding United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations and deleting United States Citizenship and Immigration Services from the list. Updates references to the titles of the heads of the district offices for the listed federal agencies and the names of these agencies, including United States Customs and Border Protection. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
ICHIYAMA, NAKASHIMA |
PSM, JDC |
SB2780 |
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HB1585 HD1 SD1
Emergency Powers; State of Emergency; Local State of Emergency; Termination; Extension; Legislative Override; Price Control
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the state constitution. Provides parameters for the duration of suspension of laws and requires justification for the suspension. Authorizes the governor to require counties to obtain approval prior to issuing any emergency order, rule, or proclamation. Clarifies that a state of emergency may be extended or terminated by a separate or supplementary proclamation. Authorizes the legislature to terminate a state of emergency, in part or in whole, by an affirmative two-thirds vote. Specifies that prohibitions on price increases of essential commodities during a severe weather warning expire seventy-two hours after the effective date and time of the initial declaration or any supplemental proclamation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
ICHIYAMA, ELI |
PSM/GVO, JDC/WAM |
SB3285 |
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HB1586 HD2 SD1 CD1
Disaster Response; Disaster Relief; Major Disaster Fund; Federal Reimbursements; Reports
RELATING TO DISASTER RESPONSE.
Requires federal disaster relief reimbursement moneys, except federal disaster relief reimbursement moneys for the department of education, to be deposited into a trust account of the Hawaii emergency management agency and reimbursed to the originating fund of the expending agency, with funds to be returned to the general fund upon lapse of the original appropriation. Requires annual reports to the legislature on federal reimbursement moneys, and disaster response spending by each state department and agency. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 116, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217). |
ICHIYAMA, ELI |
PSM, WAM |
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HB1587 HD1 SD1 CD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Intrastate Mutual Aid System; Emergencies; Counties
RELATING TO AN INTRASTATE MUTUAL AID SYSTEM.
Establishes the intrastate mutual aid system to allow counties to share resources in times of emergency or in preparation for emergencies. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 095, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195). |
ICHIYAMA, ELI |
PSM/GVO, WAM |
SB2779 |
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HB1588 HD1 SD1 CD1
Resilient Hawaii Revolving Loan Fund; Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Act; Hazard Mitigation; Resiliency Projects; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAZARD MITIGATION.
Establishes the resilient Hawaii revolving loan fund under the Hawaii emergency management agency to make low- or no-interest loans to the counties and nonprofit organizations to conduct hazard mitigation and resiliency projects, using funds anticipated to be available under the federal Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Act. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 284, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1413). |
ICHIYAMA, ELI |
PSM, WAM |
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HB1589
Retail Mercantile Establishments; Health and Safety; Enforcement of COVID-19 Requirements; Penalties
RELATING TO RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS.
Provides that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to any owner, employee, or agent of a retail mercantile establishment who is engaged in enforcing a governmental health or safety requirement relating to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic is a class C felony. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to PDP, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
TAKUMI, WILDBERGER, LoPresti |
PDP, JHA |
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HB1590
General Excise Tax; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children; Groceries; Nonprescription Drugs; Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), regardless of the means of purchase and the SNAP or WIC eligibility of the purchaser. Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. Effective 1/1/2023. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TAKUMI, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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HB1591
Law Enforcement Activities; Recordings; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO RECORDING LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Establishes the right of persons to record law enforcement activities. Establishes a private right of action for violations of the right. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TAKUMI, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, PERRUSO, TAM, WILDBERGER |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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HB1592
Corporate Welfare; Phase Out; Interstate Compact
RELATING TO AN INTERSTATE COMPACT TO PHASE OUT CORPORATE WELFARE.
Adopts the Interstate Compact to Phase Out Corporate Welfare. |
(H)
2/9/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Luke, McDermott excused (2). |
TAKUMI, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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HB1593
Department of Human Resources Development; Personnel Exchange; Civil Service Employees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Requires the department of human resources development to establish a personnel exchange program by 7/1/2023 for the exchange or movement of civil service employees between the State, counties, and certain organizations. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
JOHANSON |
LAT, FIN |
SB3346 |
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HB1594 HD1
Center for Nursing; Workforce Supply Survey; License Fees; Increase
RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR NURSING.
Requires all nursing license applicants to respond to the center for nursing workforce supply survey in conjunction with license renewal; provided that failure to respond to the workforce supply survey shall not impact license renewal or result in encumbrance of the license. Increases the center for nursing fee from $40 to $60 per license biennium. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/24/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, YAMANE |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2274 |
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HB1595 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Retail Wheeling; Renewable Energy; Clean Electricity
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable electricity they produce to users of renewable energy pursuant to administrative rules established by the public utilities commission. Requires the public utilities commission to submit a report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2024. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Clark, Okimoto, Tokioka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) LoPresti, Perruso excused (2). |
JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2171 |
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HB1596 HD1
Transportation Network Companies; Transportation Network Company Drivers; Motor Vehicle Insurance
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
Makes permanent the motor vehicle insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to TRS, CPN/WAM. |
JOHANSON, KITAGAWA |
TRS, CPN/WAM |
SB2275 |
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HB1597 HD1
Electrical Contractors; Public Utility; Licensing; Exemptions; High Voltage
RELATING TO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS.
Specifies that the limited exemption under Act 65, SLH 2013, to the electrician licensing requirements for individuals working with high voltage (600 volts or higher) is further limited to only electric transmission and distribution line construction and maintenance and substation work. Extends until 2028 the sunset date of Act 65, SLH 2013, and associated reporting requirements of the exemption under Act 60, SLH 2018. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/15/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
JOHANSON, LOWEN, ONISHI |
CPN, WAM |
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HB1598 HD1
Veterinarians; Temporary Permits; Courtesy Permits; Relief Permits; Out-of-State Veterinarians; Telemedicine; Licensure
RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.
Authorizes the Hawaii board of veterinary medicine to grant temporary courtesy permits and relief permits for out-of-state veterinarians. Permits licensed veterinarians to practice veterinarian telemedicine. Allows for international veterinary school graduates to qualify for the licensure examination. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to AEN, CPN. |
JOHANSON, HASHEM, NISHIMOTO |
AEN, CPN |
SB2798 |
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HB1599
Mental Health; Suicide Counseling Services; Health Care Facilities
RELATING TO SUICIDE COUNSELING SERVICES.
Requires all facilities that provide mental health treatment to provide one-on-one suicide counseling services to patients who have attempted or threatened suicide. Specifies the health care providers who may provide suicide counseling services. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MIZUNO, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
HHH, FIN |
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HB1600 HD1 SD2 CD1
State Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 2021-2023 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of executive branch agencies and programs. (CD1) |
(H)
7/7/2022- Act 248, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB2176 |
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HB1601
Housing Assistance Program; Housing Assistance Program Coordinator; Commission; Subsidies; Grants; Department of Human Services; Accessory Dwelling Units; Property Owners; Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Establishes the housing assistance program, to be carried out by the housing assistance program coordinator, within the department of human services to provide state grants and rental subsidies to private property owners who set aside, construct, or improve accessory dwelling units on their properties and rent the units to families or individuals who are homeless. Establishes the temporary housing assistance program commission and positions to support the housing assistance program. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2027. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HSG/HHH, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
MIZUNO, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
HSG/HHH, FIN |
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HB1602
Liability; Landslides
RELATING TO LAND LIABILITY.
Creates strict liability for an owner of land with a twenty per cent or more slope for damage or injury to down-slope property and persons from falling rocks, debris, and landslides originating from the owner's property. |
(H)
2/1/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MIZUNO, BRANCO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB1603
Criminal Penalties; Assault; Burglary; Criminal Property Damage; Theft
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
Increases certain penalties for the crimes of assault, burglary, criminal property damage, and theft by one grade. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
MIZUNO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, NISHIMOTO, QUINLAN, TAM, Woodson |
JHA |
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HB1604
2022 Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Attorney General; Fireworks
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the 2022 illegal fireworks task force within the department of the attorney general to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State, promote compliance with the fireworks control law; and ensure the safety and security of airports, harbors, and other facilities and institutions in the State against the discharge of illegal fireworks and explosives. Requires a report to the legislature. |
(H)
2/4/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MIZUNO, BELATTI, CLARK, CULLEN, GANADEN, GATES, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Tam |
CPC, JHA |
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HB1605
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2 |
NAKAMURA |
HSG |
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HB1606
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2 |
NAKAMURA |
HSG |
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HB1607
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2 |
NAKAMURA |
HSG |
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HB1608
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2 |
NAKAMURA |
HSG |
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HB1609
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2 |
NAKAMURA |
HSG |
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HB1610
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Income Check-off ($)
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
Establishes a spay and neuter special fund and allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the special fund. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NISHIMOTO |
AGR, FIN |
SB2837 |
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HB1611
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; State Energy Plan; Renewable Energy ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Establishes firm renewable energy generation policy in the Hawaii State Planning Act to ensure the reliable one hundred per cent replacement of fossil fuel electricity generation to increase the sustainability and energy self-sufficiency of the State to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Includes policy of incentives to facilitate and encourage fuel-producing crops and energy-producing crops and bioenergy and standards for achieving renewable portfolio standards. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NISHIMOTO |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2510 |
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HB1612
PUC; Renewable Energy; Transmission Lines; Timely Interconnection
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to develop and adopt reliability standards and interconnection requirements to facilitate the timely interconnection of utility-scale renewable energy projects. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NISHIMOTO |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2145 |
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HB1613
PUC; Renewable Energy; Transmission Lines; Timely Interconnection
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to develop and adopt reliability standards and interconnection requirements to facilitate the timely interconnection of utility-scale renewable energy projects. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NISHIMOTO |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2146 |
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HB1614
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Contracts on Marketing; Performance-Based Incentives
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to offer performance-based incentives in all of its professional services contracts. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ONISHI, OKIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
LAT, FIN |
SB2075 |
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HB1615
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Board of Directors; Members; Destination Management Action Plans; Tourism Management; Branding
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Adds the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Director of Transportation; Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources; Director of Agriculture; and the Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts as nonvoting ex officio members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority board of directors. Clarifies the authority and responsibility of the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors. Renames the Tourism Marketing Plan to the Tourism Branding Plan. Requires any state or county agency to render services upon request of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Repeals the Hawaii Tourism Authority Advisory Board. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
LAT, FIN |
SB2077 |
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HB1616
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Ex Officio Member; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Land Use Commission
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Adds the Hawaii Tourism Authority president and chief executive officer as an ex officio member of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Land Use Commission. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ONISHI, OKIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
WAL, FIN |
SB2078 |
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HB1617
CIP; Thirty-first Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-first representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 |
JOHANSON |
FIN |
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HB1618
Liquor Tax; Surcharge
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Beginning July 1, 2022, establishes a $0.10 per drink surcharge in addition to the liquor tax. |
(H)
2/2/2022- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
JOHANSON, MIZUNO |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB2441 |
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HB1619 HD2 SD2 CD1
Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing; Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing Programs; Motor Vehicle Insurance; Insurance Requirements
RELATING TO PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
Establishes peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance requirements. Effective 1/1/2023. Sunsets 6/30/2025. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 056, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156). |
JOHANSON, AQUINO, KITAGAWA |
TRS, CPN/WAM |
SB2444 |
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HB1620
Hospitals; All-payer Health Care; Global Budgeting; DOH; DHS; Insurance Commissioner; Study
RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
Require DOH, in conjunction with DHS and insurance commissioner, to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of an all-payer global budgeting pilot program for hospital care. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
MIZUNO, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER, Tam |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB3256 |
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HB1621
Community Care Foster Family Homes; Primary Caregivers
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the department of health to adopt rules to allow primary caregivers to be absent from community care foster family homes for no more than thirty-six, rather than twenty-eight, hours in a calendar week, not to exceed eight, rather than five, hours per day. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
MIZUNO, BRANCO, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB3264 |
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HB1622
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Employment First; Persons with Disabilities; Employment
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Establishes Employment First as a state policy for persons with disabilities. Requires state and county agencies to implement Employment First in hiring and in all programs and services administered or funded by the State or counties. Applies Employment First principles to Medicaid home- and community-based waiver programs. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, HHH, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
MIZUNO, BRANCO, GANADEN, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, PERRUSO, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
LAT, HHH, FIN |
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HB1623 HD1
Controlled Substances; Methadone Treatment Program; Protected Areas
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Expands the prohibition on promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, public parks, and public housing projects or complexes to include group child care centers, group child care homes, public recreation centers, and youth services centers, collectively as protected areas. Requires methadone treatment programs to be located at least 750 feet away from protected areas. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/23/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
HHH, CPC |
SB2742 |
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HB1624 HD1
Crime Victim Compensation Fee; Crime Victim Compensation Special Fund; Judiciary
RELATING TO THE CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION FEE.
Requires that if a court waives the imposition of a compensation fee due to a defendant's inability to pay, the judiciary shall deposit into the crime victim compensation special fund an amount equal to one half of the compensation fee that would have been imposed upon the defendant. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
SAIKI |
JHA, FIN |
SB2130 |
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HB1625 HD1
Crime Victim Compensation Special Fund; Administrative Expenses; Exemption
RELATING TO THE CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION SPECIAL FUND.
Exempts the crime victim compensation special fund from transfers for central service expenses and from paying reimbursements for departmental administrative expenses. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
SAIKI |
JHA, FIN |
SB2131 |
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HB1626
Vital Statistics; Death Certificate; Fetal Death Certificate; Cause of Death; Nondisclosure to Public
RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
Provides that the cause of death portion of a death or fetal death certificate shall be held confidential and protected from disclosure to the public or to any person who is not considered to have a direct and tangible interest in that portion of a public health statistics record, except when nondisclosure of that information is deemed by the department of health to threaten the public health or safety. Requires the department of health to redact the cause of death from a death or fetal death certificate to prevent unauthorized disclosure. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 2 |
SAIKI |
HHH, CPC |
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HB1627
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Shipping Activities; Stevedoring; Wharfage; Demurrage
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Clarifies that amounts received or accrued for stevedoring services and related services, wharfage, and demurrage are exempt under the general excise tax law. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 |
SAIKI |
FIN |
SB2475 |
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HB1628
Hawaiian Home Lands; Short Form
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Short form bill relating to Hawaiian home lands. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
SAIKI |
JHA |
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HB1629
Hawaiian Home Lands; Short Form
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Short form bill relating to Hawaiian home lands. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
SAIKI |
JHA |
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HB1630
Hawaiian Affairs; Short Form
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Short form bill relating to Hawaiian affairs. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
SAIKI |
JHA |
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HB1631 HD1 SD1
Water Catchment Income Tax Credit; Water Conservation
RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.
Creates a nonrefundable water catchment income tax credit for homeowners who install a water catchment system meeting certain requirements on residential property in the State owned by the homeowners. (SD1) |
(S)
3/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CLARK, BRANCO, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Ganaden, LoPresti |
WTL, WAM |
SB2860 |
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HB1632 HD2
Hana Highway; Haleakala Highway; Weight Limitation; Tour Operators; Rental Vehicles; User Fees
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Sets weight limitations for tour operators and rental vehicles on Hana and Haleakala highways. Establishes user fees to access Hana and Haleakala highways for certain vehicles. Amends the highway development special fund to allow the deposit funds received from the user fees into the special fund and authorizes the fund to be used for the development and improvement of Hana and Haleakala highways. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
CLARK, AQUINO, BRANCO, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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HB1633
Affordable Housing; Cash In-Lieu Payments; Reserved Housing; Counties; HCDA
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Permits counties to adopt ordinances permitting developers to make a cash payment of fifteen per cent of the gross revenue of the development in lieu of providing the required reserved housing under the county's affordable housing program. Specifies the HCDA may permit cash payments of fifteen per cent of the gross revenue of the development project in lieu of providing reserved housing. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
CLARK, BRANCO, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TARNAS |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
SB2864 |
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HB1634
Telehealth; Health Insurance; Coverage; Services
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Prohibits health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from excluding coverage of a service solely because the service is provided through telehealth and not through face-to-face contact. Requires parity between telehealth services and face-to-face services for purposes of deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, benefit limits, and utilization reviews. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
CLARK, BRANCO, ELI, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB3288 |
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HB1635 HD2 SD2
Center for Nursing; Rural Health; Task Force; Registered Nurses; Nurse Retention; Recruitment
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes the Rural Health Task Force within the Center for Nursing to prepare and develop solutions and make recommendations on registered nurse recruitment and retention in rural areas of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Requires the Rural Health Task Force to submit reports of its findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2023, and prior to the Regular Session of 2024. (SD2) |
(S)
4/18/2022- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 715). |
CLARK, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
HTH, CPN/WAM |
SB3180 |
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HB1636
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Feminine Hygiene Products
RELATING TO FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
Exempts the sale of feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
CLARK, BRANCO, GANADEN, HAR, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
ECD, FIN |
SB2863 |
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HB1637 HD1 SD1
Counties; Real Property Tax; Renewable Energy Project; Annual Payment
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Authorizes the counties to establish an opt-in program by ordinance that allows an annual payment in lieu of real property taxes on the land or improvements thereon that are actively used to produce or store renewable energy that is sold to an electric utility. Effective 7/1/2100. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LOWEN, MARTEN |
EET/GVO, WAM |
SB2722 |
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HB1638 HD2 SD1
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; North Kona; Hospital; Needs Assessment; Site Assessment; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A KONA HOSPITAL SITE ASSESSMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to conduct a hospital needs assessment for North Kona before performing a site assessment. Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to conduct a hospital needs assessment and a site assessment to identify and evaluate viable locations for a new hospital in North Kona on the island of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LOWEN |
HTH, WAM |
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HB1639
Aviation Fuel Tax; Carbon Tax; Airport Revenue Fund; Tax Credit
RELATING TO A CARBON TAX ON AVIATION FUEL.
Imposes a state carbon emissions tax of $6.25 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on all aviation fuel. Directs the aviation fuel tax into the airport revenue fund. Implements a tax credit to mitigate the effects of this tax on lower income taxpayers. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, GANADEN, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, McKelvey |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2007 |
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HB1640 HD2 SD1 CD1
Electronic Devices; Manufacturers; Televisions; Recycling and Recovery
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Changes the Electronic Waste and Television Recycling and Recovery Act to the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act. Establishes electronic device manufacturer recycling goals and record keeping and reporting requirements for manufacturers and collectors. Requires collectors to register with the department of health. Expands the recycling and collection requirements of televisions to all electronic devices. Requires the electronic device recycling and recovery program to include, among other things, a description of the methods for the convenient collection of electronic devices. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 151, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1252). |
LOWEN, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
AEN/GVO/EET, JDC/WAM |
SB3006 |
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HB1641 HD1
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Auditor Recommendations; Risk-based Selection Process; Distributors; Redemption Centers
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Requires the department of health to implement the auditor's recommendations for the deposit beverage container program, including developing a risk-based selection process to select reports submitted by distributors and redemption centers for audit. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TARNAS |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2998 |
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HB1642 HD2 SD1
Deposit Beverage Distributors; Deposit Beverage Containers; Postconsumer Recycled Content; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO POSTCONSUMER RECYCLED CONTENT.
Requires deposit beverage distributors that sell, offer for sale, or distribute deposit beverage containers in the State to meet minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2100. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Re-Referred to AEN/EET, CPN/WAM. |
LOWEN, BRANCO, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
AEN/EET, CPN/WAM |
SB2997 |
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HB1643 HD1
Disposable Service Ware; Food Vendors; Department of Health
RELATING TO WASTE REDUCTION.
Beginning 1/1/2023, allows a food vendor to provide or distribute disposable service ware for prepared food or for a beverage only upon the request or affirmative response of a customer or person being provided the prepared food or beverage, or in a self-service area or dispenser. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TARNAS |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2848 |
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HB1644 HD1 SD1 CD1
Food Packaging; Firefighting Foam; Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; Ban; Fines; Department of Health
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Bans the manufacture, sale, or distribution for sale or use of wraps and liners, plates, food boats, pizza boxes, and firefighting foams that contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in certain circumstances. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 152, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1253). |
LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS |
AEN, CPN/WAM |
SB3000 |
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HB1645 HD2
Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Bottles; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic bottles within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes fines and civil penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to AEN/EET/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
LOWEN, BRANCO, GANADEN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, MARTEN, NAKAMURA, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TARNAS |
AEN/EET/CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB2847 |
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HB1646
Department of Health; Consumer Goods; Packaging; Recyclability; Compostability; Biodegradability; Labeling; Deceptive Claim; Ban
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Prohibits the sale or distribution of consumer goods for which a deceptive claim about the recyclability of the product or packaging is made. Requires the department of health to collect data and issue a material characterization study on recyclable materials collected in the State. Establishes standards for recyclability of products in the State. Prohibits the sale of any product that is labeled as compostable or biodegradable unless the product meets specified criteria. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Ganaden |
EEP, CPC |
SB2846 |
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HB1647
PUC; Hawaii State Energy Office; Firm Renewable Requests for Proposals; Intermittent Renewable Requests for Proposals; Study; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to have electric utilities separately issue requests for proposals for firm renewable energy generation and requests for proposals for intermittent renewable energy generation. Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving any new or renewed utility owned generation project by a public utility or any new or renewed power purchase agreement for electricity generation with affiliated interests with a public utility. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NISHIMOTO |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2513 |
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HB1648 HD1
Office of Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Homelessness and Housing Solutions Special Fund; Department of Human Services; Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes the office of homelessness and housing solutions and the homelessness and housing solutions special fund. Requires the governor's coordinator on homelessness to submit annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the administration of the office of homelessness and housing solutions, including positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
SAIKI, HASHIMOTO, TAM |
HSG/HHH, FIN |
SB2370 |
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HB1649 HD1
Affordable Housing; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Reports; Vacant State Land
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires each state agency to submit annual reports to HHFDC and DHHL on any vacant state land suitable for the construction of affordable housing within its jurisdiction. Requires HHFDC and DHHL to compile the agency reports and each submit annual reports of their findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
SAIKI, HASHIMOTO, TAM |
HSG/WAL, FIN |
SB2372 |
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HB1650 HD1
Prisoner Rehabilitation; Homelessness; Employment; Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY.
Appropriates funds for a program named "project reset", which will help offenders secure post-release housing to support their reentry, rehabilitation, and employment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/9/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HHH with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, McDermott excused (2). |
SAIKI, HASHIMOTO, TAM |
CMV, HHH, FIN |
SB2373 |
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HB1651
Condominium Associations; Proxy Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Amends the requirements for a condominium association's standard proxy form by deleting the option for a condominium owner to give the proxy to the board as a whole. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
CPC |
SB2815 |
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HB1652
CIP; Ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the ninth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 |
WOODSON |
FIN |
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HB1653 HD2 SD2
Aquatic Resources; Intentional Violations; Penalties; Fines
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Establishes a tiered administrative fine system for each specimen of aquatic life taken, killed, or injured. Establishes a criminal fine structure on a per-specimen basis for violations involving aquatic life. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to recommend community service that benefits the resource damaged when a person is ordered to perform community service in lieu of a fine. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to recommend to the certain probationary terms and conditions to the court. Effective date 7/1/2022. (SD2) |
(H)
6/13/2022- Act 035, on 06/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1135). |
TARNAS, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, YAMASHITA, Kapela, Wildberger |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
SB2761 |
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HB1654 HD1
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; Fee Schedules; Parking Fees
RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION.
Allows the board of land and natural resources to adopt, amend, or repeal administrative fee schedules for parking fees for locations under the management of or operated by the division of boating and ocean recreation through regular or special board meetings rather than through administrative rulemaking. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) LoPresti, Marten, McDermott, McKelvey voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Lowen voting no (1) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
TARNAS, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TOKIOKA, YAMASHITA, LoPresti, Woodson |
WAL, FIN |
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HB1655 HD2
Special Management Areas; Development; Definition; Exclusions
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Expands exclusions from the definition of "development" as it applies to special management areas to reduce the need for special management area permits for certain activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
TARNAS, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, TAKAYAMA, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, LoPresti |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2764 |
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HB1656 HD1 SD1
Trails; Access; Na Ala Hele Program; Positions; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRAILS.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of a permanent full-time equivalent land and access specialist position and a permanent full-time equivalent abstractor position within the Na Ala Hele program for the protection and expansion of public trail access statewide. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Land and Natural Resources' operating funds for trail management and maintenance. (SD1) |
(S)
3/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TARNAS, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
WTL, WAM |
SB2760 |
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HB1657 HD1
Withdrawal; Pasture Leases; BLNR Approval; Funded Action Plan
RELATING TO LEASES.
Requires as a condition precedent for any valid withdrawal of lands out of pasture leases for reforestation purposes that the division of forestry and wildlife submit a funded action plan detailing the planned reforestation process for those lands and that the withdrawal be approved by the board of land and natural resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC. |
TARNAS, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, WARD, YAMASHITA, Woodson |
WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC |
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HB1658 HD1 SD2
HDOA; DLNR; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Transfer; Easements
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Exempts easements granted over public lands affecting the transfer of public lands between the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture from formal county subdivision process and approval requirements. Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the Department of Agriculture to request information from the Department of Land and Natural Resources related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. Amends legislative findings regarding non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease.  Requires the lessee to develop a conservation program and plan if conservation resources exist on the land. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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4/18/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 872). |
TARNAS, BRANCO, CLARK, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, YAMASHITA |
WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC |
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HB1659 HD1
Pasture Leases; Agriculture; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Board of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO LAND LEASES.
Authorizes the board of land and natural resources to: (1) Amend and extend existing pasture leases for up to sixty-five years; (2) Issue new pasture leases by negotiation, if doing so furthers public purposes and the lands are already under pastoral use; and (3) Develop agricultural and pasture lease rents based on the value of the land's agricultural uses. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC. |
TARNAS, CLARK, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TAM, YAMASHITA, LoPresti |
WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC |
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HB1660 HD1
Public Lands; Agricultural Multi-use Lands; DLNR; HDOA; Agricultural Multi-use Lands Specialist; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND.
Specifies that agricultural multi-use lands under the management of DLNR are not subject to transfer to and management by HDOA. Requires BLNR to revise its land classifications to include agricultural multi-use lands. Establishes and appropriates funds for an agricultural multi-use lands specialist position. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/28/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TARNAS, BRANCO, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAM, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
WAL, FIN |
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HB1661
Electronic Smoking Devices; E-liquid; Taxation; Regulation; Modified Risk Tobacco Products
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Imposes an excise tax of fifty per cent of the otherwise applicable tax under section 245-3, HRS, on every wholesaler for each modified risk tobacco product sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler. Includes e-liquids and electronic smoking devices as tobacco products for purposes of taxation under the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, JOHANSON |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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HB1662 HD1
Homelessness; Statewide Shelter and Housing Data Clearinghouse; Department of Human Services; Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a statewide homelessness shelter and housing data clearinghouse within the department of human services to be administered by the governor's coordinator on homelessness. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
YAMANE, HASHIMOTO |
HHH, FIN |
SB2371 |
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HB1663
Procurement; Health and Human Services; Department of Human Services; DOH; General Funds; Last Resort; Qualified Medicaid Provider; Preference
RELATING TO PURCHASES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES UNDER CHAPTER 103F, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Requires state moneys used to procure health and human services to be the funding source of last resort. Requires a purchasing agent to give a preference to an applicant that is a qualified medicaid provider when evaluating competitive purchase of health and human services contract proposals. Specifies that if 2 otherwise equally qualified applicants are seeking the same purchases of services contract, the purchasing agency shall select the applicant who is a qualified medicaid provider. Requires the Department of Health to provide an explanation of how providers may capture federal medicaid moneys. |
(H)
2/10/2022- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
YAMANE, CULLEN, YAMASHITA |
HHH, FIN |
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HB1664
DOH; Testing Laboratory; Diseases; Water Quality; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and operate a laboratory capable of testing for diseases and air and water quality issues and other high complexity testing. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH/EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
YAMANE, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, LOWEN, OHNO, TARNAS |
HHH/EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2515 |
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HB1665 HD1
DOH; Core State Behavioral Health Crisis Services; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; Crisis Hotline Centers
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a core state behavioral health crisis services system. Provides for the designation of one or more crisis hotline centers to provide crisis intervention services and crisis care coordination to individuals accessing the suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline. Requires the department of health to provide to crisis callers onsite response services using mobile crisis teams. Requires the State to fund treatment for crisis receiving and stabilization services related to 988 calls. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
YAMANE, GATES, KAPELA, NISHIMOTO, TAM, Belatti |
HHH, FIN |
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HB1666 HD1 SD1
DOH; Mental Health; Homelessness; County First Responders; Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes a pilot program within the Adult Mental Services Division of the Department of Health to expand existing county programs that make one or more mental health professionals available to assist county first responders in responding to mental health crises in areas in the urban core with high rates of homelessness. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMANE, BELATTI, GATES, KAPELA, NISHIMOTO, TAM |
HTH, WAM |
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HB1667 HD2
Clinical Laboratory Directors; Pharmacies; Pharmacists; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Waived Tests
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Defines "clinical laboratory director" to include certain physicians, licensed clinical laboratory scientists, and pharmacists. Amends the definition of "practice of pharmacy" to include the ordering and performing of certain Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments waived tests. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
YAMANE, GATES, NISHIMOTO, TAM |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2592 |
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HB1668 HD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Soil Classification; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SOIL CLASSIFICATIONS.
Requires the office of planning and sustainable development to conduct a study of the suitability of the State's current soil overall (master) productivity rating system classified by the land study bureau's detailed land classification. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on AGR with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) LoPresti, Perruso excused (2). |
TARNAS, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, YAMASHITA, Ganaden, Wildberger |
WAL, AGR, FIN |
SB2056 |
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HB1669 HD1 SD1
Sea Level Rise; Waikiki Adaptation and Resilience Plan; Pilot Program; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish a pilot program to develop a Waikiki adaptation and resilience plan to address climate change and sea level impacts in the Waikiki Special District. Requires reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TARNAS, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Ganaden |
WTL, WAM |
SB2724 |
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HB1670 HD1
Land Use Commission; Boundary Disputes
RELATING TO LAND USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
Establishes a boundary review committee to render decisions on district boundary disputes brought before the land use commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/15/2022- Re-Referred to WTL, JDC. |
TARNAS, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, Ganaden |
WTL, JDC |
SB2762 |
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HB1671 HD1
Land Use Commission; Land Study Bureau Classifications and Ratings; Review; Subcommittee
RELATING TO LAND STUDY BUREAU CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATINGS.
Temporarily establishes the land study bureau classifications and ratings review subcommittee within the land use commission to review and amend land study bureau classifications and ratings of agricultural lands. Repeals on 12/31/Â Â Â Â . Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/8/2022- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
TARNAS, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAM, Wildberger |
WTL, WAM |
SB2763 |
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HB1672 HD1 SD2
Special Improvement District; Environmental Protection; County Government; Natural Resource Management
RELATING TO SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
Expands the purpose and rationale for which counties may create special improvement districts to include environmental research, restoration, and maintenance; natural resource management; and natural hazard mitigation to improve environmental conditions and provide community benefits. Effective 7/1/2022. (SD2) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 208, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309). |
TARNAS, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WILDBERGER, Ganaden |
WTL/GVO, JDC/WAM |
SB2725 |
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HB1673
Procurement; Parking Concessions; Exemption
RELATING TO PARKING CONCESSIONS.
Exempts parking concessions from the public bidding requirements under the state procurement law. |
(H)
2/4/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TARNAS, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, SAYAMA, McKelvey |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
SB2726 |
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HB1674
In Vitro Fertilization; Mandatory Insurance Coverage; Parity
RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried women, and male-female couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
TODD, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, OHNO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, WILDBERGER |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2669 |
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HB1675 HD1
Minors; Medical Care and Services; HIV; Consent; Prevention; Treatment; Physician Assistants
RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS.
Permits minors to consent to medical care and services related to the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of HIV. Specifies that a minor, under certain circumstances, shall not be liable for payment associated with the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of HIV. Authorizes physician assistants, in addition to physicians and advanced practice registered nurses, to render such medical care and services to minors. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Okimoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott, Ward voting no (2) and none excused (0). |
TAM, GANADEN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, OHNO, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER |
HHH, CPC, JHA |
SB2729 |
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HB1676 HD1
Data Collection; Crimes; LGBTQ; Sexual Orientation; Gender Identity
RELATING TO DATA COLLECTION.
Requires that the sexual orientation and gender identity of persons processed for crimes be included in the systems of identification, if disclosed. Requires that sexual orientation and gender identity information collected under this measure remain confidential and be used strictly for statistical research and data analysis purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GANADEN, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
SB2872 |
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HB1677
Employment; Hiring and Promotion; Transgender Persons; Non-Binary Persons; Inclusive Employment Policies; Report to Legislature
RELATING TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.
Requires state departments and agencies to establish hiring and promotion goals for position-qualified transgender and non-binary persons and develop transgender employment policies addressing specified areas by 1/1/2023. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
KAPELA, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, WILDBERGER |
LAT, JHA, FIN |
SB2560 |
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HB1678
Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission; Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission Trust Fund; County Committees
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, PLUS COMMISSION.
Establishes the Hawaii state lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) commission and the Hawaii state lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus commission trust fund. Requires each county mayor to appoint a county committee on the status of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus affairs. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
PERRUSO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, TAM, WILDBERGER |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
SB2670 |
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HB1679 HD2
Acupuncture; Licensure; Continuing Education; Acupuncture Medicine; Acupuncture Medicine Doctors
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
Makes comprehensive updates to chapter 436E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding acupuncture practitioners to reflect modernized scopes of practice, titles, and licensing and renewal requirements, including thirty hours of continuing education per licensing biennium. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
(H)
2/24/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
JOHANSON, KITAGAWA |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2276 |
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HB1680
Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act's Premium Supplementation Trust Fund; Position; DLIR; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PREPAID HEALTH CARE ACT'S PREMIUM SUPPLEMENTATION TRUST FUND.
Appropriates funds to the premium supplementation trust fund. Establishes a position to conduct small business employer outreach and to provide assistance with applications for premium supplementation and appropriates funds for the position. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
JOHANSON, LUKE, SAIKI |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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HB1681 HD2 SD1
Transportation Network Companies; Transportation Network Company Drivers; Regulation; Permits; Motor Vehicle Insurance
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
Establishes requirements and permitting procedures for transportation network companies operating in the State. Makes permanent insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers. Takes effect 1/1/2023. (SD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 057, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1157). |
JOHANSON, AQUINO, KITAGAWA |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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HB1682 HD1 SD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Next Level Solutions Group Inc. ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST NEXT LEVEL SOLUTIONS GROUP INC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Next Level Solutions Group Inc., in developing a waste to-energy facility. Effective 7/1/2100. (SD1) |
(H)
4/21/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 889). |
MIZUNO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, Tam |
AEN/EET, WAM |
SB2976 |
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HB1683
DOE; Charter Schools; Judiciary; Commission to Promote and Advance Civic Education; Civic Education; Curriculum
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the Commission to Promote and Advance Civic Education, to develop and implement curriculum in civic education as a component of high school United States history courses. |
(H)
2/1/2022- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MIZUNO, BRANCO, GANADEN, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
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HB1684
Packaging Stewardship Program; Extended Producer Responsibility; Solid Waste; DOH
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Establishes the packaging stewardship program within the department of health to reduce the amount of packaging material that becomes solid waste. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MIZUNO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, Wildberger |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB1685
Counties; Mass Transit; Signage; Interference With the Operator of a Public Transit Vehicle
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Requires counties to post in buses operated in county mass transit systems a conspicuous sign that notifies passengers of the offense of interference with the operator of a public transit vehicle and the criminal penalties associated with the commission of the offense. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
AQUINO |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1686 HD1 SD1
Department of Transportation; Department of the Attorney General; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Human Services; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Digital Identification; Pilot Program
RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
Requires the Director of Transportation to establish and implement a digital identification pilot program. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals on 6/30/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
AQUINO, CULLEN, ILAGAN, YAMANE |
TRS/GVO, WAM/JDC |
SB3183 |
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HB1687
Motor Vehicle Registration; Fees
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Repeals the maximum amount that a county may increase the fee for certificates of registration for motor vehicles other than U-drive motor vehicles. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Re-referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
AQUINO, ILAGAN |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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HB1688 HD1 SD1 CD1
Motor Vehicle Registration; Counties; Registration Fees; U-drive Motor Vehicles; Tourism; Traffic Congestion
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Subjects U-drive motor vehicles to the same motor vehicle registration fees as other motor vehicles. Authorizes the counties to use certain motor vehicle registration fees to mitigate and address the impacts of tourism-related traffic congestion. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 298, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1427). |
AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, NAKAMURA |
TRS/GVO, WAM |
SB2572 |
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HB1689 HD1
Fireworks; Shippers; Shipping; Notification; Fire Departments; Counties
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Requires shippers with knowledge that their cargo includes fireworks or articles pyrotechnic to report certain information to applicable county fire departments. Authorizes county fire departments to enter shippers' vessels for the purpose of inspecting any shipment declared on the shipping manifest as fireworks or articles pyrotechnic. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to TRS/GVO, CPN. |
AQUINO |
TRS/GVO, CPN |
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HB1690 HD2
Motor Vehicles; Child Passenger Restraint Systems
RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
Requires motor vehicle operators to ensure that children two years of age or younger are properly restrained in rear-facing child passenger restraint systems. Requires the use of child safety seats or booster seats for certain children less than ten years of age. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
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3/11/2022- Referred to TRS, JDC/WAM. |
AQUINO, BRANCO, CULLEN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
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HB1691 HD2
DOT; Commercial Driver's Licenses; Minimum Age
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Repeals the requirement that a person only operates category 3 vehicles to qualify to drive commercially in the State. Repeals the requirement that an application for a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit include intrastate driver certification. Requires the department of transportation to amend its rules, and makes conforming statutory amendments, to lower the minimum age required for a commercial driver's license. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2) |
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3/11/2022- Referred to TRS/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
AQUINO, BRANCO, CULLEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, Ganaden |
TRS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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HB1692 SD2 CD1
Mobile Electronic Devices; State Traffic Code; Fines
RELATING TO MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
Increases the fines imposed for mobile electronic device violations. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 083, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1183). |
AQUINO |
TRS, JDC |
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HB1693
Driver's Licenses; Expiration and Renewal; Kupuna; Certification of Physical and Mental Competence
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Extends the renewal period from 2 years to 4 years for licensees who are 70 years of age or older but younger than 80 years of age. Requires applicants for a new license or for license renewal who are 70 years of age or older to present certification of physical and mental competence from a doctor upon application. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
JHA |
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HB1694
CIP; Thirty-eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-eighth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 |
AQUINO |
FIN |
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HB1695 HD1 SD1
Illegal Fireworks; Fines
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Increases from $2,000 to $5,000 the maximum fine that may be assessed against certain fireworks-related violations. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
JDC, WAM |
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HB1696 HD1
Fireworks; Permit Fees
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Increases the fireworks permit fees. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) D. Kobayashi voting no (1) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
AQUINO |
CPC, FIN |
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HB1697 HD1
Sexual Health; Training; Education
RELATING TO SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION.
Requires DOE to provide comprehensive training for teachers and educational officers on sexual health topics that include positive and accurate representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, other sexual orientations and gender identities, persons of color, and disability communities to destigmatize and promote sexual health. Requires sexual health education programs to include similar sexual health topics to destigmatize and promote sexual health. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/11/2022- Referred to EDU/HTH, WAM. |
PERRUSO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, TAKUMI, TAM, WILDBERGER |
EDU/HTH, WAM |
SB2562 |
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HB1698
Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Prohibits the sale of all flavored tobacco products. Establishes fines and penalties for violations. Effective 01/01/2023. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 2 |
MATAYOSHI, BRANCO, GANADEN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, WILDBERGER |
HHH, CPC |
SB2563 |
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HB1699 HD1
Department of Education; R.E.A.C.H. Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds for the department of education's resources for enrichment, athletics, culture, and health program to match federal dollars that the State receives for the 21st Century Community Learning Center. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
SAYAMA, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
EDN, FIN |
SB2564 |
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HB1700 HD1
Sex Trafficking; Minors; Emergency Shelter; Office of Youth Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A SEX TRAFFICKING EMERGENCY SHELTER.
Authorizes the office of youth services to establish or contract with a victim service provider to operate an emergency shelter for minors who are victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KAPELA, GANADEN, LOPRESTI, PERRUSO, TAM, WILDBERGER |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
SB2561 |
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HB1701
Sex Trafficking Prevention Training; Department of Education
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING PREVENTION.
Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
KAPELA, GANADEN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, PERRUSO, TAM, WILDBERGER |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
SB2565 |
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HB1702
Capital Gains Tax; Residential Property; Elderly; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts the net capital gain from the sale of a residential property by a taxpayer who is sixty-five years of age or older from the capital gains tax. |
(H)
2/11/2022- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TODD (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
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HB1703
Volunteer Firefighters; Compensation Benefits; Method of Calculation
RELATING TO COMPENSATION BENEFITS.
Requires compensation benefits for volunteer firefighters who are injured or killed in the line of duty to be determined based on equivalent firefighter pay based on years of service and rank, rather than on a rate of $18 per week. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
TODD (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB2464 |
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HB1704
Workers' Compensation; Average Weekly Wages; Volunteers; DLIR
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes wages of other employees in comparable employment to be considered when computing the average weekly wages of an injured public board member, reserve police officer, police chaplain, sheriffs' chaplain, volunteer firefighter, volunteer boating enforcement officer, or volunteer conservation and resources enforcement officer. Clarifies computation of average weekly wages of an injured volunteer firefighter for workers' compensation benefits purposes. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
TODD (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB2463 |
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HB1705 HD1 SD1
HDOA; Agricultural Park Leases; Extension
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
Allows the Department of Agriculture to extend the agricultural park lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of 15 years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is 25 acres or less and located in a county with a population of less than 500,000. (SD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1387). |
TODD, ILAGAN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TARNAS |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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HB1706
Plastic Bottles; Single-Use Plastics; Prohibition
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, and sale of single-use plastic bottles and rigid plastic containers designed to hold 16 fluid ounces or less, effective 1/1/2024, and single-use plastic bottles and rigid plastic containers designed to hold more than 16 fluid ounces, effective 1/1/2025. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
QUINLAN, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Mizuno, Sayama |
EEP, CPC, JHA |
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HB1707
Child Labor Law; Internships; Exceptions
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Specifies additional exceptions under child labor laws to include work-based learning programs with employers. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, referral sheet 2 |
QUINLAN, GATES, ICHIYAMA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, OKIMOTO, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
LAT, CPC |
SB2711 |
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HB1708
Telehealth; Behavioral Health Services; Standard Telephone Contacts; Insurance
RELATING TO ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Allows for standard telephone contacts for telehealth purposes related to behavior health services. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ICHIYAMA, ELI |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2645 |
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HB1709 HD1
Whole House Water Filter System; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who purchase and install a whole house water filter system. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
ICHIYAMA, ELI |
ECD, FIN |
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HB1710 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Peekauai Ditch Irrigation System; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture for maintenance and improvements to the Peekauai ditch irrigation system located on Kauai. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
HASHEM, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
AGR, FIN |
SB2946 |
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HB1711 HD1 SD1
UH; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Kauai Research and Extension Station; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to support 3 additional positions at the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Kauai Research and Extension Station. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/19/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 718). |
HASHEM, MARTEN, PERRUSO, Matayoshi |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
SB2945 |
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HB1712 HD1 SD1
Waste Disposal; Important Agricultural Lands; Land Bureau Detailed Land Classification Study
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Prohibits siting of waste disposal facilities on important agricultural lands and agricultural lands with class A and B productivity ratings. Effective 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
4/19/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 718). |
HASHEM, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
SB2944 |
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HB1713
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Enterprises
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Establishes the Agricultural Enterprise Program. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HASHEM, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB2947 |
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HB1714 HD1
Two-lined Spittlebug; Mitigation; Control; Recovery; Research; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUGS.
Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture for the mitigation and control of the two-lined spittlebug, recovery of the rangelands and pastures damaged by the invasive pest, and research. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/21/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
HASHEM, BRANCO, ELI, ILAGAN, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
AEN, WAM |
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HB1715 HD1
Unattended Animals in Motor Vehicles; Limitation of Civil and Criminal Liability; Good Samaritan
RELATING TO UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN MOTOR VEHICLES.
Limits civil and criminal liability for persons who remove from motor vehicles unattended animals that are in physical danger; provided the person's actions are reasonable, in good faith, and in accordance with other requirements. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TOKIOKA |
AGR, JHA |
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HB1716
Land Use Commission; Conservation and Development Plan; District Boundaries
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires the land use commission to prepare and adopt a conservation and development plan. Requires the land use commission to amend the district boundaries according to the determinations, findings, and recommendations of the plan. |
(H)
2/15/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM, BRANCO, MORIKAWA, OHNO |
WAL, FIN |
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HB1717 HD1
University of Hawaii; Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish a foreign agriculture small equipment pilot program. Requires a report to the legislature. (HD1) |
(S)
3/23/2022- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
HASHEM, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
SB2948 |
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HB1718
HDOA; Measurement Standards Branch; Taxicabs; Exemption
RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
Exempts commercial measuring devices utilized in taxicabs from the requirement that the HDOA measurement standards branch inspect and test all measurement standards and measuring devices. |
(H)
2/9/2022- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM, JOHANSON, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
TRN, CPC |
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HB1719 HD1
Ala Wai Boat Harbor; Capital Improvement Projects; Emergency Repairs or Reconstruction
RELATING TO THE ALA WAI BOAT HARBOR.
Exempts capital improvement projects for Ala Wai boat harbor from mandatory prior authorization by the legislature and the governor. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Wildberger voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Ward excused (2). |
HASHEM |
WAL, FIN |
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HB1720
Department of Agriculture; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Pastoral Lands; Task Force
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Requires the Department of Land Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture to meet and identify the non-agricultural park lands that should be rezoned as those in the conservation district. Requires that agricultural lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land Natural Resources be transferred to the Department of Agriculture no later than 12/31/2023. Requires the Department of Land Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture to meet every five years to discuss transferring remaining lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture to inquire about any easements needed by the Department of Land Natural Resources before offering a lease. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HASHEM |
WAL, FIN |
SB2993 |
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HB1721 HD1
Feral Animal Management; DLNR; DOA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMAL MANAGEMENT.
Requires the department of land and natural resources and department of agriculture to collaborate on feral animal management. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/21/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
HASHEM |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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HB1722
Aquaculture; Aquacultural Area Lease Program; Department of Agriculture; State Facilities; State Lands; State Marine Waters; Ocean and Submerged Lands
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture, an Aquacultural Area Lease Program for the purpose of identifying state facilities, state lands, and state marine waters that are suitable for use as commercial agricultural areas and leasing them to be used for aquaculture. Allows agencies having control and management of identified aquacultural areas to lease the facilities, lands, and waters to the Department of Agriculture for the purposes of the Act. Allows the program to use the moneys in the Aquaculture Development Special Fund to carry out the purposes of the Act and requires the revenues obtained from aquacultural area leases to be deposited into the special fund. Imposes penalties and civil and criminal liabilities. Exempts the program from being subject to the Hawaii Ocean and Submerged Lands Leasing Act. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to AGR/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HASHEM |
AGR/WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB2174 |
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HB1723
Aquaculture; Shellfish Sanitation Act; Permits; Department of Agriculture; Division of Animal Industry; Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch; Employees; Records
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes the Shellfish Sanitation Act to be administered by the Department of Agriculture's Division of Animal Industry Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch. Transfers certain positions, records, and equipment from the Department of Health to the Department of Agriculture. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to AGR/ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HASHEM |
AGR/ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB2285 |
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HB1724
Aquaculture; Department of Agriculture; Aquaculture Program
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes provisions relating to the Department of Agriculture's governing of the business of aquaculture. Grants exclusive property rights to persons who lawfully obtain the cultured progeny of wild plants and animals by brood stock acquisition. Clarifies that any person who takes aquaculture products without lawful entitlement shall be subject to prosecution for theft. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to regulate the transportation, purchase, possession, and sale of specific aquaculture products as may be necessary to protect indigenous species. Establishes prohibitions relating to the spawning, incubating, or cultivation of transgenic fish species or any exotic species of finfish. Makes exemptions for certain research activities. Requires the Department of Agriculture to prepare programmatic environmental impact reports. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to AGR/ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HASHEM |
AGR/ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB2284 |
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HB1725
University of Hawaii; P-20 Agriculture Education Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE EDUCATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the P-20 Agriculture Education Coordinator position within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Specifies duties of the Coordinator and P-20 agriculture education working group. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to AGR, HET, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HASHEM |
AGR, HET, FIN |
SB2266 |
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HB1726 HD1
Agricultural Building and Structures; Exemptions from Building Permits and Building Codes; Agricultural Farm Plan
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
Requires certain agricultural buildings or structures exempt from building permits and building codes to be consistent with an agricultural farm plan for the property and to be made available by the owner or occupant for inspection by a county building official at any time. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
HASHEM, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO |
AGR, WAL, CPC |
SB3196 |
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HB1727
CIP; Thirty-fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-fourth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 |
TAKAYAMA |
FIN |
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HB1728
Broadband Service Providers; Disclosures; Broadband and Digital Equity Office
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires broadband service providers to annually disclose to the Broadband and Digital Equity Office certain broadband data and the street-level locations where it has deployed fiber cable. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HET, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
TAKAYAMA |
HET, CPC, FIN |
SB2213 |
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HB1729
Counties; Disapproval Deadline; Affordable Housing; Applications
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Extends to ninety days the amount of time within which a county legislative body must approve, approve with modification, or disapprove an affordable housing project after HHFDC has submitted the preliminary plans and specifications. Deems the project to be approved on the ninety-first day if not previously disapproved by the county legislative body. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
TAKAYAMA |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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HB1730
Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership Program; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii healthy aging partnership program to further the program's role in improving the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
TAKAYAMA, BRANCO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, YAMASHITA |
HHH, FIN |
SB2461 |
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HB1731 HD1
University of Hawaii Promise Program; Scholarships; Four-year University of Hawaii Campus; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
Provides scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain eligibility criteria. Makes an appropriation for the Hawaii Promise Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/8/2022- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
TAKAYAMA, BRANCO, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, YAMASHITA |
HRE, WAM |
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HB1732 HD1
Electric Guns; Possession; Location; Prohibition
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS.
Prohibits individuals from carrying an electric gun in or near certain sensitive locations with exceptions. (HD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- The recommendation was not adopted. |
TAKAYAMA |
JDC |
SB2738 |
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HB1733
Juvenile Justice; Probation Officers; Employment Classification; Appointment Process; Collective Bargaining; Report
RELATING TO JUVENILE JUSTICE.
Requires the Judiciary to create a separate employment classification for juvenile probation officers. Establishes minimum procedures for the appointment of juvenile probation officers. Requires reports to the Legislature on the status of the implementation of this Act. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA/LAT, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ICHIYAMA, NAKASHIMA |
JHA/LAT, FIN |
SB2836 |
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HB1734
CIP; Thirty-second Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-second representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ICHIYAMA |
FIN |
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HB1735
Automatic Expungement; Arrests; Convictions; Records
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Amends the existing expungement process to an automatic process, rather than requiring persons to petition the court or attorney general. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
OHNO, BELATTI, BRANCO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
JHA |
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HB1736 HD2
Retirants; Teachers; Employment; State of Emergency
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Temporarily allows licensed teachers who have retired to be employed as teachers during a state of emergency and within twelve months of their retirement. Effective 7/1/2051. Repeals on 6/30/2023. (HD2) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
OHNO, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Woodson |
PDP, EDN, FIN |
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HB1737
Out-of-State Correctional Facilities; Compensation; Standards of Care
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Beginning July 1, 2022, requires all new or renewed contract agreements with out-of-state correctional facilities to include provisions modifying the per-diem-per-inmate compensation rate to drop from the full contracted rate to fifty per cent of the contracted rate once the inmate has served the minimum term and requiring all out-of-state facilities to adhere to the same standards of care as in-state facilities, including standards related to segregation of inmates. |
(H)
2/2/2022- The committee(s) on CMV recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
OHNO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Matayoshi, McKelvey |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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HB1738 HD1
Correctional Facilities; Long-term Confinement; Disciplinary Confinement; Administrative Confinement; DPS
RELATING TO CONFINEMENT.
Establishes policies and procedures for long-term confinement, disciplinary confinement, and administrative confinement of inmates in the State's correctional facilities. Provides that any agreement negotiated with an out-of-state correctional facility require the out-of-state correctional facility to adhere to the same standards of care and health and safety policies adopted by the department of public safety. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
OHNO, BRANCO, TARNAS |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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HB1739 HD1
Comprehensive Offender Reentry System; Minimum Term Served; Parole; Inmates
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Clarifies that the comprehensive offender reentry system provides programs and services that result in the timely release of inmates on parole when the minimum term, rather than the maximum term, has been served by the inmate. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/22/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
OHNO, GANADEN |
PSM, JDC |
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HB1740
Teachers' Salary Schedule; Temporary Teachers; Substitute Teachers; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEMPORARY TEACHERS.
Creates a new classification of temporary teacher so that long-term substitute teachers are compensated for a full eight-hour work day of teaching and the additional necessary tasks associated with long-term substitute teaching positions. Compensates temporary teachers for designated state holidays and intersessions. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EDN/LAT, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
OHNO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
EDN/LAT, FIN |
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HB1741 HD1 SD2 CD1
Pilot Visitation and Family Resource Center; Waiawa Correctional Facility; PSD; DHS; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILY OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS.
Requires the department of human services to work with the department of public safety, family reunification working group, and other entities serving children and families affected by parental incarceration to establish a pilot visitation and family resource center at Waiawa correctional facility on Oahu whose staff includes trauma-informed professionals who serve as liaisons and hookele for families affected by incarceration. Requires the department of human services to continue to lead a working group to address visitation and support needs of children and families of incarcerated individuals. Requires the working group to submit a report to the legislature before the regular session of 2023. Appropriates funds to the department of human services and department of public safety for the establishment of the pilot visitation and family resource center at Waiawa correctional facility. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 125, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226). |
OHNO, BRANCO, GANADEN, MORIKAWA, TARNAS |
HMS/PSM, WAM |
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HB1742 HD1
BOA; Members; Molokai; Lanai; Oahu
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Amends the composition of the board of agriculture by providing representation from the islands of Lanai, Molokai, and Oahu. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
CLARK, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WILDBERGER |
AGR, FIN |
SB2615 |
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HB1743 HD1 SD1
Swimming Pools; Health
RELATING TO POOLS.
For purposes of the Department of Health's authority to adopt rules concerning public health and safety, defines "pool" to mean a watertight artificial structure containing a body of water that does not exchange water with any other body of water either naturally or mechanically used for swimming, diving, recreational bathing, or therapy by humans. (SD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 086, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1186). |
YAMANE |
HTH, JDC |
SB2804 |
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HB1744 HD2 SD1
Chronically Homeless; Vulnerable Populations; Permanent Supportive Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; General Obligation Bonds; Homelessness Triage Center Pilot Program; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Department of Human Services ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bond proceeds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to begin the development and construction of permanent supportive housing units to meet the needs of chronically homeless individuals and families and other vulnerable populations in the State. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to consider any application from the Hawaii Public Housing Authority or partner, or both, for competitive federal low-income housing tax credits for the construction of these units. Establishes the five-year Homelessness Triage Center Pilot Program to be administered by the Department of Human Services, to assist homeless adults with serious mental illness, chronic medical conditions, or chronic substance abuse issues access appropriate treatment, shelter, care, and housing by providing temporary shelter and referral services. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMANE |
HMS/HOU, WAM |
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HB1745 HD1 SD1
Hawaii's Food Banks; The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP); Appropriation ($)
APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO SUPPORT HAWAII'S FOOD BANKS.
Appropriates funds to help Hawaii's food banks meet the significantly heightened need for food assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMANE, AQUINO, GATES, KAPELA, NISHIMOTO, TAM |
HMS, WAM |
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HB1746 HD1
Care Facilities; Uncertified Care Facilities; Unlicensed Care Facilities; Landlord Exclusion; Complaint Allegations
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Clarifies the group of professionals who are prohibited from knowingly referring or transferring patients to an uncertified or unlicensed care facility. Repeals the landlord exclusion. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize complaint allegations based on severity for inspections of state-licensed or state-certified care facilities. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
YAMANE |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2432 |
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HB1747 HD2
State Building Code Council; Building Codes and Standards; Financial Impacts
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Requires the state building code council to consult with building industry trade associations to gather cost data on the implementation of certain building codes or standards and calculate the financial impact of those codes and standards, including amortized utility costs, on the cost of single-family and multi-family homes built in the State. Requires the annual report to the governor to include the cost provided by building industry trade associations on certain codes and standards adopted by the council. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
PSM, WAM |
SB2148 |
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HB1748 HD1 SD1
General Obligation Bonds; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes, and appropriates funds for, the issuance of general obligation bonds into and out of the rental housing revolving fund for low-income rental housing projects or units that are allocated low-income housing tax credits and developed for families and individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KONG, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, Har |
HOU, WAM |
SB2155 |
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HB1749 HD1 SD1
Department of Human Services; Supportive Housing Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a supportive housing task force to improve data collection on supportive housing needs in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, KONG, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, Ward |
HOU/HMS, WAM |
SB2151 |
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HB1750
Environmental Impact Statement; Environmental Assessment; Affordable Housing; Exemption
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Makes the new construction of affordable housing eligible for exemption from environmental impact statement and environmental assessment requirements if it meets certain requirements. |
(H)
2/15/2022- The committee(s) on HSG/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA, CLARK, CULLEN, GANADEN, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, LoPresti, Wildberger |
HSG/EEP, FIN |
SB3384 |
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HB1751 HD2
Rural Districts; Dwellings; County Ordinances
RELATING TO RURAL DISTRICTS.
Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances that allow up to one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts; provided that the dwellings are consistent with the county general plan and community development plans. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
2/24/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA, BELATTI, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, LoPresti, McKelvey |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
SB2922 |
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HB1752 HD3 SD1 CD1
Housing; Housing Choice Voucher Landlord Incentive Program; Public Assistance Recipients; Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program; Landlord Incentives; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the housing choice voucher landlord incentive program. Requires HPHA to adopt rules without regard to chapter 91, HRS, to establish specified incentives for landlords who participate in the tenant-based assistance housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. Requires HPHA to adopt or amend rules no later than 7/1/2023 to establish a maximum of fifteen days after receipt of an owner's or landlord's inspection request as a reasonable time within which to inspect a dwelling unit for lease under the section 8 housing choice voucher program. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 287, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1416). |
NAKAMURA, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMANE |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
SB2222 |
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HB1753 HD1
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Allows the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation greater flexibility to use the funds in the rental housing revolving fund for necessary expenses in administering the corporation's housing finance programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/15/2022- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA, BELATTI, BRANCO, CULLEN, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Ganaden, McKelvey |
HOU, WAM |
SB2149 |
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HB1754 HD1 SD1
Adult Dental Benefits; Medicaid; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ADULT DENTAL MEDICAID BENEFITS.
Appropriates an unspecified amount of funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees; provided that the department of human services obtains maximum federal matching funds available and pursues all funding sources, including private grants, prior to expending any general fund appropriations. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, Ganaden |
HMS, WAM |
SB1294 |
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HB1755
Planned Community Associations; Security Cameras; Installation
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Prohibits any planned community association from assessing a fine or requiring an architectural review for any security camera commercially available to the general public on the exterior of a member's or tenant's unit if installed for a certain duration or if installed by or on behalf of a previous member or tenant who occupied the unit. Authorizes a fine if the security camera is installed in a haphazard fashion. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOPRESTI, JOHANSON |
CPC, JHA |
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HB1756
Planned Community Associations; Installation; Construction
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Prohibits any planned community association from assessing a fine or requiring an architectural review for construction or installation work to the exterior of a member's or tenant's unit if performed more than three or more years ago or if performed by or on behalf of a previous owner of the unit, regardless of when the unit's construction or installation work was completed. Provides the association up to ninety days after a public report of a close of sale to assess any fines and enforce the findings of the architectural review, which, once enforced, shall not expire. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOPRESTI, JOHANSON |
CPC, JHA |
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HB1757 HD2
Planned Community Associations; Landscaping; Xeriscaping
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Prohibits planned community associations from prohibiting an owner or a sub-association from utilizing xeriscaping. Allows associations to adopt rules regarding the design of any xeriscaping project. Voids any provision in an association document that prohibits xeriscaping. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
LOPRESTI, JOHANSON |
CPN, JDC |
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HB1758 HD2 SD2
Nurses; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; License; Endorsement; Temporary Permits
RELATING TO NURSES.
Allows for temporary permits to be issued to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses from a territory or foreign country who are seeking a state license by endorsement. (SD2) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 203, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1304). |
YAMANE, AQUINO, BELATTI, CULLEN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, LOPRESTI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, OHNO, WOODSON |
HTH/CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB2460 |
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HB1759 SD2
Judiciary; Immigrants; Compacts of Free Association; Immigration Proceedings; Legal Counsel; Legal Assistance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS.
Appropriates funds to the judiciary to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide legal counsel and assistance to low income immigrants. Effective 7/1/2088. (SD2) |
(S)
4/19/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 718). |
AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CULLEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, LOPRESTI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, WOODSON, YAMANE |
JDC/HMS, WAM |
SB2458 |
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HB1760 HD1
Filipino Caucus; DLIR; Immigrant Resource Centers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMMIGRANT RESOURCE CENTERS.
Appropriates moneys to the department of labor and industrial relations, office of community services, to restore funding for immigrant resource centers. Effective 12/25/2040. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Ward excused (2). |
AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CULLEN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, LOPRESTI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, WOODSON, YAMANE |
LAT, FIN |
SB2457 |
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HB1761 HD1 SD2 CD1
Filipino Caucus; Identification Cards; Limited Purpose; Documentation
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
Authorizes the issuance of limited purpose identification cards for certain residents. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 295, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1424). |
AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CULLEN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, LOPRESTI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, WOODSON, YAMANE |
TRS, JDC |
SB2456 |
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HB1762 HD1 SD2
Office of Language Access; Annual Report; Limited English Proficiency Language Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Requires the Executive Director of the Office of Language Access to submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature on the compliance of state agencies and certain entities with state and federal language access laws, complaints of noncompliance if any, resolution of the complaints, and recommendations on how to enhance and promote language access. Makes appropriations to fund the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Limited-English Proficiency Language Coordinator position in the Office of Language Access; the operating expenses of the Office of Language Access to collaborate with all state departments to ensure compliance with all state and federal language access laws; and the development by the Office of Language Access of a comprehensive statewide plan to increase language access. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD2) |
(H)
4/26/2022- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-27-22 3:30PM in conference room 329. |
AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CULLEN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, LOPRESTI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, WOODSON, YAMANE |
HMS/GVO, WAM |
SB2459 |
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HB1763
Minimum Wage; Minimum Wage Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Establishes a minimum wage commission to recommend the annual rate of increase for the minimum wage. Provides that recommended minimum shall go into effect unless affirmatively rejected by concurrent resolution. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
MIZUNO |
LAT, FIN |
SB2261 |
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HB1764
Housing Savings Account
RELATING TO HOUSING SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
Establishes the procedures for a housing savings account system for all employees in the State. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
MIZUNO |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
SB2238 |
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HB1765 HD1
Capital Improvement Project; Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum; State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History ($)
RELATING TO THE BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP MUSEUM.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for assisting the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum with a capital improvement project. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
HOLT, BRANCO, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD |
CAI, FIN |
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HB1766 HD1
DLNR; State Parks; State Parks Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
Appropriates funds out of the state parks special fund to raise the expenditure ceiling of the special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/25/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
WAL, FIN |
SB2153 |
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HB1767
Objectives and Policies; Visitor Industry
RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.
Incorporates a regenerative framework into the State Planning Act by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
CLARK, BRANCO, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WILDBERGER, Perruso |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB2035 |
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HB1768 HD2 SD2 CD1
Water Rights; Kalo Farming; Exemption
RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WATER RIGHTS.
Exempts the instream use of water for traditional and customary kalo cultivation practices from the existing process for disposition of water rights. Recognizes, confirms, and protects traditional and customary and kuleana rights to water, including rights of use, access, delivery, and quality of water. (CD1) |
(S)
5/27/2022- Act 027, 05/25/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127). |
TARNAS, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Matayoshi |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
SB2759 |
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HB1769 HD1 SD1
Rapid Ohia Death; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to study and combat rapid ohia death in the State. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TARNAS, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TOKIOKA, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
SB2765 |
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HB1770
University of Hawaii; Resident Tuition Fees; High School Seniors; Recent High School Graduates
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Expands the criteria to qualify for resident tuition fees to include high school seniors and recent high school graduates. |
(H)
2/9/2022- The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAKAYAMA |
HET, FIN |
SB3184 |
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HB1771
Minimum Wage; Employment; Adjusted Minimum Wage Rate
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Increases the minimum wage annually starting 1/1/2023. Beginning on September 30, 2027, and each year thereafter, requires the department of labor and industrial relations to calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to the nearest five cents using the Honolulu region consumer price index for all urban consumers, subject to certain conditions. Repeals the tip credit. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
LOPRESTI, GANADEN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Takayama |
LAT, FIN |
SB2750 |
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HB1772
Conveyance Tax Surcharge; Prolonged Vacant Property
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a conveyance tax vacancy surcharge on the conveyance tax for prolonged vacant property. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to WAL/HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
LOPRESTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, B. KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TODD |
WAL/HSG, CPC, FIN |
SB3175 |
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HB1773
Department of Human Services; Pregnancy; State-Funded Medical Assistance; Medicaid Coverage; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates moneys to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage to 12 months following the end of pregnancy. |
(H)
2/24/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LUKE, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
HHH, FIN |
SB2634 |
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HB1774 HD2
Women's Caucus; Health Insurance; Coverage; Mammography; Radiological Examinations
RELATING TO COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAPHY.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover mandated services for mammography at least as favorably as coverage for other radiological examinations. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
MARTEN, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2635 |
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HB1775 HD2 SD3 CD1
Educational Programs and Activities; Title IX Corollary; Reporting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Requires annual reporting by the University of Hawaii, department of education, and state public charter school commission to the legislature on the number and types of Title IX cases and other relevant information. Appropriates funds to the department of education for equity training. (CD1) |
(H)
7/6/2022- Act 242, on 07/06/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344). |
ICHIYAMA, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, LUKE, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
EDU/HRE, WAM/JDC |
SB2636 |
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HB1776 HD2
Community-based Work Furlough; Reentry; Women; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Mandates a community-based work furlough program for female offenders. Requires the expansion of community-based work furlough and reentry programs for female offenders. Requires state agencies that contract with these programs to submit an annual report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/23/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, LUKE, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
SB2637 |
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HB1777 HD1 SD1
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children; Data; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to establish a five-year commercial sexual exploitation of children data pilot program. Requires annual reporting to the Legislature and making the data and report publicly available. Appropriates moneys. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ELI, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
JDC, WAM |
SB2638 |
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HB1778 HD1
Public Safety; Correction; Offenders; Risk Assessment; Females
RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE OFFENDER REENTRY SYSTEM.
Requires the offender reentry office of the department of public safety to develop and implement a risk needs assessment tool that is specifically intended to assess the needs of female offenders. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATSUMOTO, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, LUKE, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
SB2639 |
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HB1779 HD1
Women's Caucus; PSD; UH; DOE; Women's Prison Project; Education; Reentry; Transition Services; Incarcerated; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INCARCERATED WOMEN.
Appropriates funds for the second year of a program to train incarcerated women to be general education development tutors for their peers, provide college correspondence courses for women in the women's community correctional center, and provide reentry and transition services for women wanting to continue their education post incarceration. Enables partnerships with the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, and Department of Public Safety. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/9/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, McDermott excused (2). |
MATSUMOTO, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
SB2640 |
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HB1780 HD1
Women's Legislative Caucus; Judiciary; Budget; Community-based Furlough Programs; Residential Drug Treatment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates moneys for residential programs that allow minor children to remain with their mothers, to reduce the risk of trauma and multigenerational incarceration, including community based furlough programs, residential drug treatment programs, therapeutic community programs, and mental health programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/9/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, McDermott excused (2). |
CLARK, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, McKelvey |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
SB2641 |
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HB1781
Planned Community Associations; Nonprofit Corporations; Directors
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes requirements for cumulative voting and the removal of directors of planned community associations. Exempts planned community associations from certain requirements regarding cumulative voting for and the removal of directors under the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
JOHANSON |
CPC |
SB2685 |
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HB1782 HD1
Broadband Service Infrastructure; Broadband Deployment; Electric Easement
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Allows an electric utility to own, operate, lease, plan, construct, install, maintain, or replace broadband facilities, including middle mile infrastructure, to help facilitate the development of and investment in broadband facilities and services to rural, unserved, underserved, and urban communities throughout the State. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
JOHANSON, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB2173 |
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HB1783
Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Enforcement; Registration
RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
Addresses and defines pharmacy benefit manager practices. Creates enforcement authority by the insurance commissioner to suspend or revoke a pharmacy benefit manager's registration and impose fines. |
(H)
2/1/2022- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
JOHANSON |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2443 |
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HB1784 HD1
Buildings; Inspections; Structural Integrity; State Building Code; State Building Code Council
RELATING TO BUILDING INSPECTIONS.
Requires periodic inspections of certain walls and appurtenances of buildings five or more stories in height. Requires the state building code council to review the periodic inspection reports. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
JOHANSON, BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, NISHIMOTO, Tam |
PSM, WAM |
SB2003 |
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HB1785 HD1 SD2
Tourism; Tourism Governance; HTA; Structure; Destination Action Management Plan; Contracts; LRB; Study; ARPA; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM GOVERNANCE.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study that identifies and analyzes alternative tourism governance systems. Appropriates general funds for the study. Establishes 4 pillars under which the Hawaii Tourism Authority shall operate programs: Hawaiian culture, natural resources, community, and branding. Prohibits entities from being contracted for services or programs that fall within more than 1 of the 4 pillars except in certain circumstances. Requires all branding contracts to be performance-based. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to develop a destination management action plan for each county and perform actions specified in those plans. Prescribes the organizational structure for the Authority. Appropriates moneys out of federal funds received by the State from the American Rescue Plan Act. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD2) |
(S)
4/19/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 718). |
ONISHI, BELATTI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, OKIMOTO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA |
EET/GVO, LCA/WAM |
SB2170 |
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HB1786
Workforce Development Board; Local Workforce Development Boards; Composition; Conflict of Interest; DLIR
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS.
Renames the workforce development council the workforce development board. Requires the state workforce development board and local workforce development boards to develop conflict of interest policies. Amends the composition and powers of the board. Effective 7/1/2023. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on LAT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ONISHI, BELATTI, JOHANSON, KONG, MIZUNO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
LAT, FIN |
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HB1787 HD2 SD2 CD1
Public Service; Persons with Disabilities; Employment First
RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Establishes "employment first" as a policy of the State and counties. Defines "employment first" as the competitive employment and full inclusion of persons with a disability in an integrated setting as a first and preferred option for employment services. Requires state and county agencies to implement this policy in hiring practices and all programs and services administered or funded by the State or counties. Beginning June 30, 2023, requires the department of human services to apply employment first principles to Medicaid home and community-based services programs. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 308, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1437). |
ONISHI, BELATTI, HOLT, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
LAT, JHA, FIN |
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HB1788 HD2 SD1
Waiakea Peninsula; Redevelopment; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WAIAKEA PENINSULA REDEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Redevelopment District and the Redevelopment District Working Group for the redevelopment of public lands on the Waiakea Peninsula. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ONISHI, BRANCO, GANADEN, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/EET, WAM |
SB2833 |
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HB1789 HD2 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Hawaii Labor Relations Board; Representative of Labor
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires the representative of labor on the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to be a person whose name has been selected by a simple majority of the exclusive representatives of the collective bargaining units and submitted to the Governor for appointment. Requires the Governor to submit the name of the nominee to the Senate for advice and consent no later than twenty days after exclusive representatives' submittal of the nominee's name to the Governor, and if the Governor fails to do so, requires the exclusive representatives who recommended the nominee to transmit the nominee's name directly to the Senate for confirmation. (SD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1388). |
ONISHI |
LCA, JDC |
SB2706 |
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HB1790
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (10); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ONISHI |
LAT, FIN |
SB2791 |
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HB1791
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (1); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ONISHI |
LAT, FIN |
SB2782 |
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HB1792
Public Works; Property; Taxes; Waivers; Tax Exemption; State Land; County Land; Government Contracting Agency
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS.
Expands the definition of public works to include projects involving no government contracting agency, projects using land owned by or leased from the State or counties, projects granted waivers or exemptions from state or county fees, and projects exempt from any state or county taxes. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ONISHI |
WAL, FIN |
SB2710 |
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HB1793
Public Employees' Compensation Appeals Board; Collective Bargaining; Classes; Repricing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
Establishes the public employees' compensation appeals board to hear appeals requesting the repricing of a class. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ONISHI |
LAT, FIN |
SB2705 |
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HB1794 HD2
DOH; Opioids; Standardized Metrics; Value-based Purchasing; Patient Outcomes; Working Group; Substance Use Disorder
RELATING TO OPIOIDS.
Requires DOH to implement standardized quality metrics to track and address health care processes or outcomes applicable to improving the quality of care for patients having opioid use disorders and targeting through value-based purchasing improvements in outcomes for patients having opioid use disorders by 7/1/2024. Requires DOH to implement value-based purchasing based on the standardized quality metrics by 1/1/2025. Directs DOH to collect certain data regarding opioid use. Requires annual reports to the legislature. Establishes a working group to determine major shifts in operations and clinical models that substance use disorder treatment providers need to make before adjusting to efforts to incentivize new demands for higher quality care. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD2) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Kapela voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
YAMANE |
GVR, HHH, CPC |
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HB1795 HD1
Hawaii Rural Mental Health Corps Program; Hawaii Rural Mental Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program; Psychologists; Social Workers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Creates the Hawaii rural mental health corps program and Hawaii rural mental health care provider loan repayment program to encourage psychologists and social workers to serve in counties having a shortage of psychologists and social workers. Makes the department of health responsible for administering the Hawaii rural mental health care provider loan repayment program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HET with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
YAMANE, AQUINO, BRANCO, CULLEN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
HHH, HET, FIN |
SB2751 |
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HB1796
Department of Human Services; Homelessness; Housing; Ohana Zones Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Extends the Ohana Zones Pilot Program to 2026 to reduce homelessness by placing individuals into permanent housing, expanding housing, and preserving existing housing. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
YAMANE, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
HHH, FIN |
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HB1797 HD1 SD1
Department of Human Services; Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness; Medical Respite Pilot Program; Homeless Persons; Appropriation; Report ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESS SERVICES.
Establishes within the Department of Human Services a three-year Medical Respite Pilot Program overseen by the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness to provide outpatient health care and supportive services to homeless persons recently discharged from the hospital and non-hospitalized homeless persons who are being moved out of unauthorized spaces by the police. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
YAMANE, TAM |
HMS, WAM/JDC |
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HB1798 HD1 SD2 CD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; The Queen's Health Systems ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR ASSISTING NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenues bonds to assist The Queen's Health Systems for the financing of costs related to the construction of, improvement to, and equipping of health care facilities. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 196, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297). |
YAMANE, CULLEN, TAM |
HTH, WAM |
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HB1799 HD2
Asthma; DOE; Training; Teachers; Instruction
RELATING TO ASTHMA.
Authorizes the department of education to offer optional asthma self-management instruction to students. Requires the department of education to provide mandatory asthma training to teachers and other department employees who interact with students. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
YAMANE, WOODSON |
EDN, HHH, FIN |
SB2822 |
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HB1800 HD2 SD2 CD2
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limit; Hawaii State Energy Office; Pathway to Decarbonization; Study; Energy Security Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE MITIGATION.
Establishes a goal for the statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit to be at least fifty per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. Requires the Hawaii state energy office to conduct a study to determine Hawaii's pathway to decarbonization and identify challenges, opportunities, and actions that will be needed to achieve those goals. Appropriates funds out of the energy security special fund for the study. (CD1) |
(H)
7/6/2022- Act 238, on 07/05/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1340). |
LOWEN, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
AEN/EET, WAM |
SB2970 |
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HB1801 HD1 SD1 CD1
Energy Efficiency; State Facilities; Building Design; Utility Cost and Usage Report; Hawaii State Energy Office
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires and establishes deadlines for state facilities, except smaller facilities, to implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures. Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office to collect utility bill and energy usage data for state-owned buildings and to make the data publicly available. Beginning 7/1/2023, where feasible and cost-effective, requires the design of all new state building construction to maximize energy and water efficiency, maximize energy generation potential, and use building materials that reduce the carbon footprint of the project. (CD1) |
(H)
7/6/2022- Act 239, on 07/05/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1341). |
LOWEN, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LUKE, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
EET/GVO, WAM |
SB2166 |
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HB1802
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Visitor Green Fee Program; Hawaii Environmental Legacy Commission; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Require DLNR to establish a visitor green fee program to collect fees from nonresidents, to be used for the protection, restoration, and care of Hawaii's natural, cultural, and outdoor recreational resources and build the resilience of these resources to the impacts of climate change and local threats, in order to obtain a license to use state natural resources. Establishes the Hawaii environmental legacy commission to guide the disbursement of visitor green fee program funds. Establishes the Hawaii environmental legacy special fund. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to EEP/LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
LOWEN, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LUKE, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER |
EEP/LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB3012 |
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HB1803 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Green Amendment; Environmental Rights (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR AND HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS, INCLUDING CLIMATE, AND TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL, CULTURAL, SCENIC, AND HEALTHFUL QUALITIES OF THE ENVIRONMENT.
Proposes a constitutional amendment that recognizes that the fundamental right of all people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, and healthy native ecosystems and beaches shall be protected and shall not be infringed. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
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2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Har, Matsumoto, Tokioka, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
PERRUSO, ELI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2962 |
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HB1804
Department of Agriculture; Healthy Soils; Healthy Soils Program; Carbon Sequestration ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
PERRUSO, BRANCO, GANADEN, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, TAM, WILDBERGER, Matayoshi |
AGR, FIN |
SB2989 |
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HB1805 HD1
Cesspools; Point of Sale; Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Income Tax Credit; Appropriation
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes a temporary income tax credit until 12/31/2035 for costs of cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection. Requires the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools upon sale of real property or within 12 months of the date of sale recordation, with certain exemptions. Appropriates funds for additional positions to monitor and enforce cesspool upgrades, conversions, and connections. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
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2/18/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Har, D. Kobayashi, Okimoto, Tokioka voting no (4) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
LOWEN, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, B. Kobayashi, LoPresti, Matayoshi |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB1806 HD2 SD1
DOH; Cesspool Conversion; Approval
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSION.
Requires cesspools in the State to be upgraded or converted to a wastewater system approved by the Director of Health before 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 087, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187). |
LOWEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, NAKAMURA, TARNAS, YAMASHITA |
HTH/AEN, WAM |
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HB1807 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Guidelines; Energy Utilities; Interconnection Applications; Load Management Plans
RELATING TO ENERGY INTERCONNECTION.
Directs the public utilities commission to adopt guidelines for interconnection applications that would trigger distribution, transmission, or other utility infrastructure upgrade costs in excess of a threshold determined by the commission. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
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2/10/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, BRANCO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Ganaden, Matayoshi |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2584 |
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HB1808 HD1
Geothermal Resources; Royalties; Counties; Report
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ROYALTIES.
Increases the percentage of royalties received by the State from geothermal resources that are to be paid to the county in which the geothermal resources are located. Requires the royalties paid to a county to be used for further geothermal resources discovery and development. Requires the county to submit an annual report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
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2/4/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Clark, Kapela voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) LoPresti, Perruso excused (2). |
LOWEN, BRANCO, ILAGAN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
EEP, FIN |
SB3229 |
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HB1809 HD3 SD2
Income Tax; Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Reinstates the renewable fuels production tax credit. (SD2) |
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4/22/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 893). |
LOWEN, MARTEN |
EET, WAM |
SB2434 |
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HB1810 HD1 SD1
Environmental Advisory Council; Quorum; Voting
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Defines what constitutes a quorum for the environmental advisory council. Specifies the number of votes required to make any action of the council valid. (SD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 186, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287). |
LOWEN, MARTEN |
AEN, JDC |
SB2958 |
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HB1811 HD2
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Rebate; PUC
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Allows for new and upgraded electric vehicle charging stations having a single port to qualify for a rebate. Eliminates the annual cap on rebates. Increases flexibility of the Public Utilities Commission to administer the electric vehicle charging station rebate program. Increases maximum percentage of rebate program appropriations that may be expended for administrative costs and allows for marketing and outreach expenses to be included within allowable administration costs of the electric vehicle charging station rebate program. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD2) |
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2/17/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN, AQUINO, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, LUKE, MARTEN, OHNO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2720 |
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HB1812 HD1
Aquaculture; Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
Clarifies that the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority's duties include supporting aquaculture. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
QUINLAN, BRANCO, HOLT, KONG, B. Kobayashi |
AGR/ECD, FIN |
SB2287 |
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HB1813
DOT; Highways Division; Pilot Program; Bridges; Maintenance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Established within the Highways Division of the Department of Transportation a pilot program to maintain areas beneath certain highway bridges. Appropriates moneys. |
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2/9/2022- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
QUINLAN, AQUINO, ILAGAN, PERRUSO |
TRN, FIN |
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HB1814
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; Task Force; DOH; DHS; Federal Funds ($)
RELATING TO FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
Establishes a temporary fetal alcohol spectrum disorders task force within the Department of Health for administrative purposes. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes the fetal alcohol spectrum disorders special fund, to be administered by the Department of Human Services, and which shall consist of federal funds and interest earned on those funds. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
MIZUNO, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, Ganaden, Wildberger |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
SB2647 |
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HB1815
Online Sports Wagering Corporation ($)
RELATING TO ONLINE SPORTS WAGERING.
Creates the online sports wagering corporation to regulate and administer sports wagering in the State over the internet. |
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1/31/2022- Re-referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
MIZUNO |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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HB1816
Driver's License; Expiration and Renewal; Kupuna
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Extends the expiration date of a driver's license for a licensee who is seventy-two years of age or older from two years to four years. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
MIZUNO |
JHA |
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HB1817
Shopping Centers; Public Restrooms
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS.
Requires shopping centers having 15 or more retail tenants to have no less than 1 publicly available restroom. Effective 1/1/2022. |
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3/1/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MIZUNO |
CPC |
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HB1818 HD1
Brother Joseph Dutton Day
RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY.
Designates April 27 of each year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1) |
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2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
MIZUNO |
CAI, JHA |
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HB1819
Income Tax; Child Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a nonrefundable state child tax credit. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
MIZUNO |
HHH, FIN |
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HB1820
Casino Gaming; Waikiki; Legalization
RELATING TO CASINO GAMING.
Grants a 10-year license for 1 stand-alone, members-only casino in Waikiki, not in a hotel. Allows guests 21 years of age or older who register to stay 1 day and night at a hotel on Oahu for each day of admission at $20-per-day pass. Establishes the Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler program. |
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1/28/2022- Re-referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MIZUNO |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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HB1821
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Renewable Energy; Utility Scale Electricity Generating Projects ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Includes as an objective in energy-related planning for the State's facility systems that all new utility scale electricity generation projects be renewable. Includes state policies that ensure short- and long-term provision of adequate, reasonably priced, and dependable renewable energy services, prioritizing the dispatch of renewable energy generation. Updates the State's policies to ensure that all new utility scale electricity generation projects are renewable, prioritize renewable energy generation, and include the use of non-fossil fuel sources in the development or expansion of energy systems. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NISHIMOTO |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2483 |
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HB1822 HD1
Driver's License; Expiration and Renewal; Kupuna
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Extends the renewal period from two years to four years for licensees who are seventy-two years of age or older but younger than eighty years of age. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
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3/11/2022- Referred to TRS/GVO, JDC. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, HAR, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, OKIMOTO, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
TRS/GVO, JDC |
SB2679 |
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HB1823 HD2 SD2
Our Care, Our Choice Act; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Physician Assistants; Mandatory Waiting Period; Information
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to practice medical aid in dying or provide counseling to a qualified patient. Requires an attending provider to make an initial determination in person or via telehealth. Amends the mandatory waiting period between oral requests and the provision of a prescription. Prohibits the disclosure, discovery, or compelled production of information collected or retained pursuant to incidental or routine communication between DOH and qualified patients or providers. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD2) |
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4/28/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 801). |
HASHIMOTO, BELATTI, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Matayoshi, Tam |
HTH, CPN/JDC |
SB2680 |
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HB1824 HD1 SD1
Kupuna Caucus; Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman; Ombudsman Specialist; Positions; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM.
Appropriates an unspecified amount of funds for five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Specialist positions within the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, assigned to each county as follows: one for the City and County of Honolulu, one for the County of Maui, two for the County of Hawaii, and one for the County of Kauai. (SD1) |
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3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE |
HMS, WAM |
SB2676 |
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HB1825
Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to expand the Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program by: (1) contracting with third party service providers and staffing consultants and (2) recruiting more volunteers. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, HAR, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE |
HHH, FIN |
SB2678 |
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HB1826 HD1
Kupuna Caucus; Long-Term Rental Assistance Pilot Program for Kupuna; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes the long-term rental assistance pilot program for kupuna to be administered by the Hawaii public housing authority for individuals who are sixty-two years of age or older and are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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2/24/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, HAR, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE |
HSG, FIN |
SB2677 |
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HB1827 HD2
Pulehunui Community Development District; Board; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE PULEHUNUI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Pulehunui community development district, board, and special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
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3/11/2022- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM/JDC. |
YAMASHITA, BRANCO, CLARK, HASHIMOTO, TARNAS, WOODSON |
EET/WTL, WAM/JDC |
SB3224 |
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HB1828 HD3 SD2
Taxation Board of Review; Membership; Composition; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE TAXATION BOARD OF REVIEW.
Amends the membership, composition, compensation, and duties of the taxation board of review. Amends quorum requirements. Authorizes members of the taxation board of review to validate the board's actions with a concurrence of the majority of members who heard the appeal. Specifies that board meetings are contested case hearings with certain notice requirements. Clarifies the legal and evidentiary framework for the board to use when making decisions. Appropriates funds to the department of taxation to establish staff positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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4/28/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 925). |
YAMASHITA |
JDC, WAM |
SB2476 |
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HB1829 HD2 SD2
State Bonds; Annual Ceiling; Private Activity Bonds; Hawaii HHFDC; Housing-related Projects; Counties; Reports
RELATING TO BONDS.
Requires any county or other issuer of private activity bonds to submit semi-annual reports to the Department of Budget and Finance and Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation on the status or use of its portion of the allocation of the annual state ceiling. Amends the date by which the Director of Finance of each county must report to the Department of Budget and Finance the amount of its unused or unassigned allocation and requires that report to also be submitted to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Prohibits the authorization of special purpose revenue bonds requiring allocation of the annual ceiling, unless requested by the governor and approved by the Legislature, between 6/30/2022 and 12/31/2028. Requires allocation of the annual ceiling to a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more between 6/30/2022 and 12/31/2028 to be used only for rental housing projects eligible for low-income housing tax credits. Effective 7/2/2022. (SD2) |
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6/27/2022- Act 182, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1283). |
YAMASHITA, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, NAKAMURA |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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HB1830 HD1 SD1
Self-Insurance; State Property and Casualty Risks; Special Fund; Department of Accounting and General Services; Actuarial Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE SELF-INSURANCE AGAINST PROPERTY AND CASUALTY RISKS.
Establishes the State self-insurance against property and casualty risks special fund to be administered by the comptroller to provide the State with self-insurance against the State's property and casualty risks, to be implemented January 1, 2030. Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to conduct an actuarial study and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
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3/28/2022- Re-Referred to CPN/JDC, GVO/WAM. |
YAMASHITA, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
CPN/JDC, GVO/WAM |
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HB1831
Hawaii State Planning Act; Beach Assessment Study; Restoration and Conservation Plan
RELATING TO BEACHES.
Includes in the State's policies for the physical environment under the Hawaii State Planning Act, the development of a statewide beach assessment study and a restoration and conservation plan. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
YAMASHITA |
WAL, FIN |
SB3027 |
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HB1832
Joint Legislative Management Committee; Membership; Duties; Legislative Service Agency Directors; Vacancy
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE SERVICE AGENCIES.
Provides for the process of seeking, examining, and recommending candidates for legislative service agency director vacancies by the joint legislative management committee. Amends the duties and membership of the joint legislative management committee. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HASHEM |
LMG, FIN |
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HB1833 HD1
University of Hawaii; Expanded Programs; Degrees in Education
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to establish K-12 expanded teaching cohort programs in each county for students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in education. Requires interim reports prior to the regular sessions of 2023, 2024, and 2025, and a final report prior to the regular session of 2026. Repeals 12/31/26. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
HASHIMOTO, CLARK, GATES, ICHIYAMA, MCKELVEY, OHNO, QUINLAN, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Ganaden |
HET, FIN |
SB2359 |
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HB1834 HD2
Department of Education; Strong Students Grant Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the DOE to establish and administer the strong students grant pilot program to provide grants for eligible education expenses to eligible students. Requires the DOE to submit progress reports to the legislature prior to the 2023 and 2024 regular sessions. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD2) |
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3/16/2022- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, ILAGAN, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAM, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1835
Land Use; Counties; Reclassification; District Boundaries; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the counties to reclassify lands fifteen to one hundred acres in certain rural, urban, and agricultural districts in which at least fifty per cent of the housing units on the land sought to be reclassified are set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred forty per cent of the area median income. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to HSG/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, LoPresti |
HSG/WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB3300 |
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HB1836 HD1
Affordable Housing; County District Boundary Amendments; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Community Development Authority
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes expedited county approvals for district boundary amendments for affordable housing projects on land areas fifteen acres or less. Requires consultation with the Hawaii community development authority for affordable housing development within designated community development districts. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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2/8/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Ganaden voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso, Quinlan voting no (3) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
HASHIMOTO, NAKAMURA, TARNAS |
HSG/WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB2921 |
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HB1837 HD1 SD2 CD1
Counties; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Affordable Housing; Yes In My Backyard; Statewide Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes a statewide working group on affordable housing to foster increased inter-agency coordination on housing and zoning issues, raise public awareness of ongoing state and county efforts to reduce barriers to affordable housing development, and propose legislation. Requires an annual report to the legislature. Appropriates funds to support the statewide working group, including one full-time equivalent position. (CD1) |
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7/12/2022- Act 305, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1434). |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, McKelvey, Takumi |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
SB3301 |
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HB1838
Coastal Erosion; Shoreline; Permits; Hawaii Next Generation Coastal Zone Managers Program; Jobs Program; Enhanced Curriculum; Taskforce; Advisory Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A COASTAL ZONE PROGRAM.
Establishes, within the office of planning and sustainable development, a taskforce, advisory group, and consultant team to develop a coastal zone framework-development taskforce to develop a programmatic framework for a Hawaii next generation coastal zone management program. Makes an appropriation. |
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2/10/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHIMOTO |
WAL, FIN |
SB2814 |
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HB1839 HD2
Transient Accommodations Tax; Camper Van Rentals; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Makes camper vans a type of transient accommodation, the rental of which is subject to the transient accommodations tax. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2) |
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3/11/2022- Referred to EET, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
EET, WAM |
SB2358 |
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HB1840 HD2
Counties; District Boundary Amendments; Fifteen to Fifty Acres; Affordable Housing; Land Use Commission
RELATING TO DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS.
Authorizes the appropriate county land use decision-making authority to determine district boundary amendments involving land areas over fifteen acres but less than or equal to fifty acres, subject to land use commission review and approval. Prohibits parceling of such lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
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3/21/2022- The committee(s) on WTL/GVO deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-22-22 3:05PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
HASHIMOTO, BRANCO, CLARK, ILAGAN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OHNO, TARNAS, LoPresti, Takumi |
WTL/GVO, JDC/WAM |
SB2920 |
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HB1841 HD2 SD2
Judiciary; Court-appointed Counsel; Guardian Ad Litem Fees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardian ad litem. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
4/22/2022- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-26-22 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
BELATTI, CULLEN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KONG, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TARNAS, WOODSON |
JDC, WAM |
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HB1842 HD2
Climate Change and Human Health Adaptation Specialist; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON HUMAN HEALTH.
Establishes a climate change and human health adaptation specialist within the department of health. Appropriates funds for the position and related operating expenses. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD2) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
BELATTI, LOWEN, TARNAS |
HTH/AEN, WAM |
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HB1843 HD1
Civil Legal Services; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the judiciary to purchase civil legal services for low- and moderate-income persons. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
BELATTI, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA |
JHA, FIN |
SB2392 |
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HB1844 HD2
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the college of tropical agriculture and human resources to establish one full-time agriculture education coordinator position. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
BELATTI, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
SB2959 |
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HB1845
Feral Roosters and Chickens; Eradication; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of State Parks; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL ROOSTERS AND CHICKENS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks for the eradication of feral roosters and chickens on state lands. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to WAL/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
SAIKI |
WAL/AGR, FIN |
SB2129 |
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HB1846
Leaf Blowers; Residential Zones; Restriction; Government Agencies; Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Clarifies that the residential zone restriction on the use of leaf blowers at certain hours includes residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Re-referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
CPC, JHA |
SB2159 |
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HB1847
Transient Vacation Units; Rentals; Counties; Private Civil Suits
RELATING TO TRANSIENT VACATION UNITS.
Authorizes any person to commence a civil action in district court on that person's own behalf against any owner of a dwelling unit if the owner advertises, solicits, offers, or provides the dwelling unit as a transient vacation unit and the owner is not authorized by the applicable county to provide the unit as a transient vacation unit. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI, BRANCO, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA |
WAL, CPC, JHA |
SB3333 |
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HB1848 HD2 SD1
Student Journalism; Protection; Department of Education; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO STUDENT JOURNALISM.
Establishes freedom of speech and freedom of the press protections for student journalists producing school-sponsored media or university-sponsored media unless subject to certain exceptions. Provides legal immunity for state agencies, officers, and employees for students' exercise of these freedoms. (SD1) |
(H)
5/24/2022- Act 024, on 05/23/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124). |
SAIKI |
HRE/EDU, JDC |
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HB1849
Financial Disclosure Statements; Public Records; Inspection and Duplication; Redaction
RELATING TO STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Requires certain information on the financial disclosure statements deemed to be public records for non-paid volunteer members of state boards and commissions to be redacted. |
(H)
2/4/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA, CPC |
SB2123 |
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HB1850
Domestic Abuse; Protective Orders; Petition; Minors
RELATING TO MINORS.
Provides that a school counselor, domestic violence victim advocate, or other mental health professional licensed by the State may petition for a protective order on a minor's behalf when the minor's parent or guardian is unwilling or unable to submit a petition; provided that certain specified information is provided in support of the petition. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
SAIKI |
HHH, JHA |
SB2394 |
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HB1851
Judiciary; Family Court; Child Custody; Evaluation; Fact-Finding
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
Requires certain individuals attempting to serve as child custody evaluators to complete a training course on domestic violence issues every 3 years. Requires the Family Court to approve training courses and publish approved courses on the Judiciary website. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
SAIKI |
HHH, JHA |
SB2397 |
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HB1852 HD1
Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TRUST FUND.
Appropriates funds for the unemployment compensation trust fund. Effective 12/25/2040. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
SAIKI, ONISHI |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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HB1853
Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers; Prohibition; Fines; Government Agency Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the amounts of fines for offenses against leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers on a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies. Takes effect 1/1/2024. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Re-referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI, TAM |
CPC, JHA |
SB2160 |
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HB1854
Noise Control; County Liquor Commissions; Maximum Permissible Sound Level; Enforcement; Law Enforcement Officers; Liquor License
RELATING TO NOISE CONTROL.
Enhances the control of low-frequency noise emitted from establishments regulated by county liquor commissions by setting a maximum permissible noise level in dBC measurements. Clarifies that emission of noise that exceeds the maximum permissible noise level constitutes a noise violation. Allows noise violations to be enforced by summons or citation issued by law enforcement officers. Allows county liquor commissions to adopt rules to issue fines for noise violation. Allows county liquor commissions to revoke or suspend a liquor license, deny the application, renewal, or transfer of a license, or withhold issuance of a license when the licensee or applicant fails to take corrective action to address noise complaints or violations. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 2 |
SAIKI, TAM |
HHH, CPC |
SB2124 |
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HB1855
Liquor Licenses; Liquor Commission; Liquor Control Adjudication Board; Offenses; Violation; Fines
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Increases the maximum allowable fine for violation of liquor control laws by a licensee from $2,000 to $5,000. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
SAIKI, TAM |
CPC, FIN |
SB2125 |
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HB1856
Vehicles; Motorcycles; Motor Scooters; Noise Emission; Mufflers; Fines
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the minimum and potential maximum fine for violating certain provisions relating to the installation of a noisy muffler. |
(H)
1/31/2022- Re-referred to HHH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4 |
SAIKI, TAM |
HHH, CPC, JHA |
SB2126 |
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HB1857
Condominium Associations; Association Funds or Reserves; Attorneys' Fees; Communications
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Requires that the fees for attorneys retained by a condominium association be paid from an association's funds or reserves. Limits the total and final legal fees to twenty-five per cent of the original debt amount. Requires attorneys retained by a condominium association to confine their communications to the condominium board, except when the attorneys must request and require materials and responses directly from owners for each matter. Prohibits attorneys retained by a condominium association from billing unit owners directly. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
CPC, FIN |
SB2730 |
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HB1858
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Housing; Short-Term Rental Assistance; Short-Term Rental Assistance Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the short-term rental assistance fund and short-term rental assistance program. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
SAIKI, TAM |
HSG, FIN |
SB2811 |
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HB1859 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; State Rent Supplement Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the State Rent Supplement Program and one full time (1.0 FTE) Public Housing Specialist II position. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI, TAM |
HOU, WAM |
SB2723 |
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HB1860 HD2
Catalytic Converters; Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers; Theft; Penal Code; Scrap Metals; Scrap Dealers
RELATING TO CATALYTIC CONVERTERS.
Requires licensed used motor vehicle parts dealers to keep certain records of catalytic converter purchases and shipments. Establishes the felony offense of theft of catalytic converter. Increases the penalty for engaging in certain business related to used motor vehicle parts and accessories without a license. Requires scrap dealers to keep records of purchases of palladium, platinum, and rhodium. Requires all scrap dealers or recyclers to pay for palladium, platinum, and rhodium, and used motor vehicle parts dealers to pay for catalytic converters, by check. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
SAYAMA, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
CPN, JDC |
SB2522 |
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HB1861
Landlord-Tenant Code; Holdover Tenants; Termination; Just Cause; Relocation Assistance; Rent Increases; Fees; Hawaii Rent Board; Rent Stabilization Special Fund. ($)
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits a landlord from terminating certain tenancies without just cause. Requires a landlord to provide relocation assistance or waive the last month's rent when terminating a tenancy for no-fault just cause. Restricts how much and how often a landlord may increase an existing tenant's rent. Establishes the Hawaii rent board to oversee annual rent increases and conduct rental arbitrations, mediations, and investigative hearings on reports of wrongful evictions. Establishes a rent stabilization special fund, to be funded by a separate fee assessed on rental units to support the activities of the Hawaii rent board. |
(H)
2/2/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
PERRUSO, GANADEN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, WILDBERGER |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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HB1862
Eviction Records; Sealed Court Records; Landlord and Tenant; Summary Possession; Discriminatory Practices; Real Estate Transactions
RELATING TO EVICTION RECORDS.
Requires that all court records of any eviction proceeding be sealed within specified timeframes upon resolution of the proceeding. Authorizes the court to seal certain eviction records prior to the expiration of these timeframes upon motion by a tenant who is able to demonstrate that certain conditions apply. Requires the clerk of the court to provide access to sealed eviction records to the tenant. Makes it a discriminatory practice to require a person to disclose a sealed eviction record as a condition of certain real property transactions. Prohibits discrimination in real property transactions against a person with a sealed eviction record. |
(H)
2/2/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
PERRUSO, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, WILDBERGER |
CPC, JHA |
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HB1863 HD1
Landlord; Tenant; Action or Proceeding for Possession; Legal Services; Access to Representation; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LANDLORD-TENANT DISPUTES.
Provides for state-funded access to legal services to residential tenants in actions or proceedings for possession, with full access to each income-eligible tenant available by 7/1/2027. Authorizes attorneys, paralegals, and law students to provide the legal services. Appropriates funds for the judiciary to contract for the legal services. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
PERRUSO, GANADEN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, NAKAMURA, TAM, WILDBERGER |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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HB1864 HD2
School Food Programs; Cafeteria Upgrades; Cafeteria Staff Training; DOE; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds for school cafeteria upgrades and cafeteria staff training to improve the ability of the department of education's school food programs to serve students fresh, locally grown foods. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
PERRUSO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CULLEN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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HB1865 HD1 SD1
Charter Schools; State Public Charter School Commission; Federal Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Requires authorizers to timely provide certain information received from the Department of Education to charter schools. Amends the manner in which per-pupil funds are disbursed to public charter schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKASHIMA, BRANCO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDU, WAM |
SB2066 |
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HB1866 HD1
Intoxication; Vehicular Collisions; Implied Consent; Tests
RELATING TO INTOXICATION.
Amends the procedures under which a blood, urine, or breath test is administered in the event of certain vehicular collisions. Prohibits state courts from vacating any conviction for a crime that was committed before 12/5/2016, if the only basis for doing so would be a warrantless blood test for an intoxicant, unless otherwise required by constitutional law. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to JDC. |
NAKASHIMA, AQUINO, CULLEN, ELI, MATAYOSHI |
JDC |
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HB1867
Vehicular Homicide; Negligent Homicide; Penal Code
RELATING TO HOMICIDE.
Changes the name of the offense of negligent homicide to vehicular homicide. Recategorizes the penalty categories for each of the 3 degrees of the offense to the next highest level of severity. Establishes that a person who has been convicted of vehicular homicide in the first degree shall be sentenced without the possibility of suspension of sentence or probation. Prohibits any prosecutor from dismissing a charge of vehicular homicide in the first degree in exchange for a defendant's agreement to a change of plea on a lesser charge, or for any other reason, unless the charge is not supported by probable cause or cannot be proven at trial. For any prosecution of vehicular homicide in the first degree that alleges that the defendant operated the vehicle while having a concentration of alcohol of .08% or more in the defendant's blood or breath, establishes as an affirmative defense that the concentration was the result of the defendant's consumption of alcohol after the defendant stopped operation of the vehicle. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKASHIMA, AQUINO, CULLEN, ELI, MATAYOSHI |
JHA |
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HB1868
Egg-laying Hens; Confinement Standards; Agriculture
RELATING TO EGG-LAYING HENS.
Requires farm owners or operators to confine egg-laying hens in accordance with the standards established in this measure. Effective 6/30/27, prohibits a business owner or operator from selling shell eggs or egg products that are produced by egg-laying hens that were confined in a cruel manner. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA, BRANCO |
AGR, JHA |
SB2977 |
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HB1869
Facial Recognition; Technology; Limitations; Government
RELATING TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY.
Establishes limits on the government's use of facial recognition systems, with certain specified exceptions. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to HET, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, BRANCO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TARNAS, WARD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
HET, JHA, FIN |
SB2005 |
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HB1870 HD2 SD1
‘Olelo Hawai‘i Initiatives; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘OLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
Appropriates funds for a program coordinator and various services to support the Judiciary's ‘Olelo Hawai‘i initiatives. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, MARTEN, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
JDC/HWN, WAM |
SB2734 |
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HB1871
Gifts; Standards of Conduct; Code of Ethics; Exceptions; Foreign Protocol Gifts; Gifts of Aloha; Invitation to Events
RELATING TO GIFTS.
Excludes from the State Code of Ethics' prohibition against acceptance of gifts by legislators and employees, foreign protocol gifts, gifts of aloha, invitations to certain events, and meals, under certain conditions. Defines foreign protocol gifts and gifts of aloha. |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKASHIMA, GATES, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
GVR, JHA |
SB2714 |
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HB1872 HD1 SD2 CD1
DLNR; State Departments; Gaming and Fishing Resources; Conservation; Sustainability; Food Security; Rules and Policies; Report
RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to recognize that game mammals and game birds provide a food source, that striking an appropriate balance between the management of game mammal and game bird populations and sustainability of the animals' natural habitats to reduce negative impacts to important watershed areas is a priority, and that the State's unique relationship with the ocean requires careful consideration and management of land and ocean activities that prioritize the public trust responsibilities of the State. Requires each department, office, or agency of the State to update the department, office, or agency's rules and policies to integrate the local hunting and fishing industries into any food security or sustainability strategies that department, office, or agency employs. (CD1) |
(H)
7/13/2022- Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 315, 07/13/2022, (Gov. Msg. No. 1444). |
NAKASHIMA, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, TARNAS |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
SB2069 |
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HB1873
Hemp; Producers; Buffers; Processors; Registration; Facilities
RELATING TO HEMP.
Reduces from 500 feet to 100 feet the buffers for the growth and processing of hemp. Exempts certain authorized hemp producers from processor registration requirements. Authorizes certain authorized hemp producers to process hemp in certified kitchens, food hubs, and agricultural parks. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, TARNAS, YAMASHITA |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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HB1874
Permitted Board Interactions; Board Members; Private Retreats
RELATING TO BOARDS.
Allows a board to conduct up to one retreat in private per calendar year; provided that the board does not vote on any matter, make decisions, or deliberate toward a decision on any matter currently pending before the board or likely to arise before the board. |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, TAKAYAMA |
GVR, FIN |
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HB1875
Incarceration; Short Form
RELATING TO INCARCERATION.
Short form bill relating to incarceration. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA |
JHA |
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HB1876
Crime Prevention and Control; Short Form
RELATING TO CRIME PREVENTION AND CONTROL.
Short form bill relating to crime prevention and control. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA |
JHA |
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HB1877
Civil Rights and Liberties; Short Form
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES.
Short form bill relating to civil rights and liberties. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA |
JHA |
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HB1878 HD1
Judiciary; Supreme Court; Session Terms; LRB; Study; Report
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study to consider if the Hawaii supreme court should be a single term like the United States Supreme Court. Requires a report to the legislature. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
NAKASHIMA |
JDC, WAM |
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HB1879
Campaign Spending Commission; Grossly False Advertisements; Anonymous Advertisements
RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to file a complaint with the local office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation or Postmaster General as appropriate for grossly false or anonymous advertisements. |
(H)
2/11/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKASHIMA |
GVR, JHA |
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HB1880 HD1
Electioneering Communications; Expenditures
RELATING TO ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.
Requires a person to file a statement of information with the campaign spending commission for every expenditure for an electioneering communication. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
NAKASHIMA |
GVR, JHA |
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HB1881 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission; Independent Campaign Spending; Transfer Records; Disclosure Reports
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Requires the maintenance of transfer records relating to certain campaign contributions and transfers. Requires certain covered persons to seek permission from contributors to use or transfer contributed funds for independent campaign spending. Requires certain major contributors to disclose and maintain relevant records relating to the identities of other contributors. Requires certain covered persons to file disclosure reports with the campaign spending commission. Facilitates the identification of certain top contributors of funds for certain political advertisements. Prohibits structured transactions. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKASHIMA, ICHIYAMA, MATAYOSHI |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
SB3164 |
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HB1882
Elections; Ranked Choice Voting
RELATING TO RANKED CHOICE VOTING.
Establishes ranked choice voting for special federal elections and special elections of vacant county council seats. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA, ICHIYAMA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, TODD |
JHA, FIN |
SB2162 |
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HB1883 HD1 SD1
Ballot Package; Translation Services; Instructions; Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the exterior of the envelope containing the ballot package for elections by mail to include instructions on how to obtain language translation services in Hawaiian and certain other non-English languages. Applies to all elections beginning with the 2024 primary election. (SD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 166, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1267). |
NAKASHIMA, ICHIYAMA, LOPRESTI, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, TODD, TOKIOKA |
HMS, JDC |
SB2161 |
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HB1884 HD1
Ignition Interlock Device; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Penalties; Compliance
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Prohibits any person whose driver's license has been administratively revoked or who has been convicted for offenses involving operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from being eligible for a driver's license without providing proof of compliance with the ignition interlock law. Prohibits a person from driving for two years if the person does not own or have the use of a vehicle for the installation of an ignition interlock device or is otherwise unable to drive during the revocation period. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/25/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKASHIMA, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, Matayoshi |
CPC, JHA |
SB2133 |
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HB1885 HD1 SD1 CD1
Government Data; Chief Data Officer; Data Task Force, Office of Enterprise Technology Services
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT DATA.
Establishes a chief data officer and data task force within the office of enterprise technology services to develop, implement, and manage statewide data policies, procedures, and standards and to facilitate data sharing across state agencies. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 167, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1268). |
NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
GVO, WAM |
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HB1886 HD1 SD1
Hemp Products; Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Schedule I; Cannabinoids; Delta 8 Tetrahydrocannabinol
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Bans hemp products that contain cannabinoids created through isomerization, including Delta 8 tetrahydrocannabinol. Adds Delta 8 tetrahydrocannabinol to the list of schedule I controlled substances. (SD1) |
(S)
3/31/2022- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
NAKASHIMA, MATAYOSHI |
CPN, JDC |
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HB1887
Incarcerated Parents; Pilot Visitation Center; DHS; DPS; Judiciary; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO JUDICIAL OVERSIGHT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS.
Requires the department of human services to continue to lead a working group to address visitation and support needs of children and families of incarcerated individuals. Requires the judiciary to coordinate discussions with the department of human services and to work with the department of public safety, family reunification working group, and other entities serving children and families affected by parental incarceration to establish a pilot visitation and family resource center at Waiawa correctional facility. Requires the visitation and family resource center to be run by a non-profit. Requires working group to report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2023. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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HB1888 HD2 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission; Electioneering Communication; Statement of Information; Disclosure Date; Actual Expenditures
RELATING TO ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.
Increases the threshold amount that requires disclosure of electioneering communications. Requires that disclosures of electioneering communications occur on the date the electioneering communications are publicly distributed. Specifies the disclosure date for subsequent public distribution of electioneering communications. Exempts communications in news stories or editorials published by electronic means from being considered electioneering communications. Repeals the actual expenditures exception from the definition of "electioneering communication". Applies to all elections beginning with the 2022 primary election. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
4/19/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 718). |
NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, BRANCO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
JDC |
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HB1889
Vehicular Homicide; Negligent Homicide; Penal Code
RELATING TO HOMICIDE.
Changes the name of the offense of negligent homicide to vehicular homicide. Recategorizes the penalty categories for each of the three degrees of the offense to the next highest level of severity. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA, AQUINO, ELI, MATAYOSHI |
JHA |
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HB1890
Elections; Candidates; Filing Papers; Withdrawal; Deadline
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Extends by one business day the deadline by which a candidate may withdraw for any reason from an election for public office. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKASHIMA, OHNO |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1891 HD1 SD1
Women's Legislative Caucus; Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic-Violence Protection Orders Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF CANADIAN DOMESTIC-VIOLENCE PROTECTION ORDERS ACT.
Enacts the Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic-Violence Protection Orders Act. (SD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 107, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207). |
NAKASHIMA, MARTEN |
PSM, JDC |
SB2393 |
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HB1892 HD1
DOH; Wireless Broadband Internet Access; Vital Records; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Requires the department of health to provide to senior and rural residents free wireless broadband internet access in parking lots adjoining department of health buildings in each county. Requires the department of health to assist with the digitizing of vital records. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
YAMANE |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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HB1893 HD1 SD2 CD1
Oahu Regional Health Care System; Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home; Transfer
RELATING TO THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
Requires the transfer of the Daniel K. Akaka state veterans home to the Oahu regional health care system by 6/30/2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 285, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1414). |
YAMANE |
HTH/PSM, WAM |
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HB1894 HD3 SD2
Department of Health; Human Remains; Alkaline Hydrolysis; Water Cremation
RELATING TO HUMAN REMAINS.
Accommodates the use of both traditional Native Hawaiian burial practices and environmentally-friendly burial practices by including water cremation in the treatment and disposal of human remains. (SD2) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 294, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1423). |
YAMANE, NAKASHIMA, Johanson |
HTH/HWN, JDC |
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HB1895
Residential Landlord-tenant Code; Penalty; Notice; Rent
RELATING TO TENANT RIGHTS.
Establishes a penalty for landlord violations of the residential landlord-tenant code. Establishes minimum notice requirements for landlords terminating rental agreements. Limits the allowable amount for landlord rent increases annually. Requires landlords to pay tenants when terminating or refusing to renew a rental agreement. |
(H)
2/2/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WILDBERGER, CLARK, GANADEN, ILAGAN, KAPELA |
CPC, JHA |
SB3326 |
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HB1896
Employment Security; Master and Servant Relationship; Employer and Employee Relationship; Labor; DLIR; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Expands the grounds for the department of labor and industrial relations to determine that services performed by an individual for wages or under a contract of hire are not employment for purposes of the Hawaii employment security law. Replaces references to master and servant with the common law equivalent of employer and employee. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
WILDBERGER, GANADEN, ILAGAN, MARTEN, TAM |
LAT, JHA, FIN |
SB3291 |
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HB1897 HD1
Sunshine Law; Livestream; Oral Testimony; Board Packets; Meeting Agenda; Minutes; Online Posting
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
Requires all boards to livestream meetings and archive the recordings online. Requires a board to identify each item on its meeting agenda as an item for action or an item for discussion and allow for oral testimony after each agenda item. Amends time frame requirements for the posting of board meeting minutes and board packets. Requires board meeting minutes and board packets to be posted online. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
WILDBERGER, CLARK, GANADEN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, Mizuno |
GVR, JHA |
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HB1898
Motor Vehicles; Electric Vehicles; Valuation; Motor Vehicle Insurance
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE VALUATION.
When identifying a replacement vehicle or cash settlement value, requires an insurer to take into consideration costs of shipping the vehicle and the insured's travel for pre-purchase inspection of the replacement vehicle, if not on the same island, and, if the insured vehicle is an electric vehicle, the remaining battery life and capacity of the vehicle's primary battery, known as the traction battery pack, which shall have equal or greater weight than mileage on the vehicle. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 2 |
WILDBERGER, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, PERRUSO, Ganaden, Tam |
TRN, CPC |
SB2541 |
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HB1899
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Tourism Management Plan; Best Practice Destination Management; Regenerative Tourism
RELATING TO TOURISM MANAGEMENT.
Includes best practice destination management and regenerative tourism under the scope and responsibilities of the Hawaii tourism authority. Requires the Hawaii tourism authority to develop a tourism management plan that includes tourism marketing, best practice destination management, and regenerative tourism. |
(H)
1/26/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
WILDBERGER, BRANCO, GATES, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, PERRUSO, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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HB1900 HD1
Thrill Craft; Vessels; Motorized Hydrofoil Surfboards
RELATING TO THRILL CRAFT.
Updates the definition of thrill craft, as used in the state boating law, and includes within the term surfboards using a motorized hydrofoil. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WILDBERGER, BRANCO, GANADEN, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKAMURA, ONISHI, TAKUMI, TARNAS, Matayoshi, Perruso |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB2648 |
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HB1901
Two-stroke Engines; Prohibition; Electric Engine Loan Program; Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TWO-STROKE ENGINES.
Bans the sale of two-stroke engines and new machines and vehicles operated by a two-stroke engine, effective January 1, 2024. Establishes the electric engine loan program and revolving fund. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
2/2/2022- Re-referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
WILDBERGER, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB3009 |
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HB1902
Wetland Protection; Wetlands; Natural Stormwater Infrastructure; Environmental Assessment; Housing Development
RELATING TO WETLAND PRESERVATION.
Amends provisions that exempt a proposed housing project of the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions to include a requirement that the proposed project does not impact wetlands or natural stormwater infrastructure. Requires an environmental assessment for actions under the environmental impact statements law that propose any development that would impact wetlands or natural stormwater infrastructure. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on HSG/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WILDBERGER, BRANCO, GANADEN, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, McKelvey, Mizuno |
HSG/WAL, CPC |
SB3010 |
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HB1903 HD1 SD2
David Loasby Law; Snorkels; Masks; Water Rescues; Empirical Data Reporting
RELATING TO DATA ABOUT SNORKELS AND MASKS.
Requires first responders to record in the incident report for each water rescue event the type of snorkel and mask, if any, worn by the person who was rescued or recovered. (SD2) |
(S)
4/22/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 747). |
WILDBERGER, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, LOPRESTI, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, Matayoshi, Mizuno |
PSM, JDC |
SB3206 |
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HB1904
General Excise Tax Exemption; Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
RELATING TO THE TAXATION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Establishes a general excise tax exemption to the amounts received from the sale of fresh fruits and vegetables. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WILDBERGER, BRANCO, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Ganaden |
ECD, FIN |
SB3233 |
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HB1905
Clean Air Bill of Rights; Secondhand Smoke; Pesticide Drift; Aerosolized Chemicals; Fugitive Dust; Citizen Suits
RELATING TO THE CLEAN AIR BILL OF RIGHTS.
Affirms the right of every person in the State to breathe clean air that will have no negative impact on their health or well-being, the right to be free from exposure to secondhand smoke or pesticide drift, and the right to be free from exposure to aerosolized chemicals or fugitive dust that creates a nuisance or disturbs the peaceful enjoyment of a person's property. Recognizes the right to bring citizen suits. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP/HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WILDBERGER, ILAGAN, KAPELA, B. Kobayashi |
EEP/HHH, JHA, FIN |
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HB1906
DAGS; Bidets; State Capitol; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Appropriates funds to DAGS for bidets at the State Capitol building. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WILDBERGER, CLARK, ILAGAN, PERRUSO |
EEP, FIN |
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HB1907
Responsible, Adult-Use Cannabis; Hawaii Cannabis Control Board; Medical Cannabis; Taxation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Legalizes, regulates, and taxes cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for responsible, adult use. Exempts sales of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for medical use from the general excise tax. Clarifies that qualifying out-of-state patients have the same rights and privileges under the medical cannabis law. Allows qualifying out-of-state patients to cultivate medical cannabis. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WILDBERGER, CLARK, GANADEN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HHH, CPC/JHA, FIN |
SB2455 |
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HB1908 HD2
Procurement; Bid Submissions; Immaterial Errors; Technical Corrections; Immaterial or Technical Information
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Allows bidders to clarify or correct immaterial or technical information required as part of a bid submission for up to twenty-four hours after the bid submission deadline, in addition to the time for correction or withdrawal of inadvertently erroneous bids before or after the award as permitted by rules adopted by the procurement policy board. Requires that bids for construction be opened no sooner than twenty-four hours after the deadline for the submission of bids. Defines "immaterial or technical information". Repeals 6/30/2024. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD2) |
(H)
2/24/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MCKELVEY |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
SB2681 |
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HB1909 HD2
Procurement; State Procurement Office; Financial Services; Contracts; Hawaii Products and Financial Services; Preference
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires the state procurement office to give a bid preference to a bank or credit union domiciled in Hawaii to provide services for financial service contracts, based on certain criteria. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD2) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 2 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) D. Kobayashi voting no (1) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
MCKELVEY |
GVR, CPC |
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HB1910
Government Reform; Short Form
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT REFORM.
Short form bill relating to government reform. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVR, referral sheet 3 |
MCKELVEY |
GVR |
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HB1911
Campaign Spending; Short Form
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
Short form bill relating to campaign spending. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVR, referral sheet 3 |
MCKELVEY |
GVR |
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HB1912
Ethics; Short Form
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Short form bill relating to ethics. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVR, referral sheet 3 |
MCKELVEY |
GVR |
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HB1913
Child Custody; Grandparent Visitation Rights; Guidelines
RELATING TO CHILD VISITATION.
Requires a finding that denial of reasonable grandparent visitation rights would cause significant harm to a child as a condition of awarding grandparent visitation rights. Clarifies procedures for an order awarding reasonable grandparent visitation rights. Specifies that a violation of the terms and conditions of the order is punishable as contempt of court. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
MCKELVEY, BRANCO, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, Mizuno |
HHH, JHA |
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HB1914
Department of Education; Sensory Rooms; Special Education Teachers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SENSORY ROOMS.
Requires the department of education to construct and implement sensory rooms for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in all public schools. Appropriates funds for the planning, design, and construction of the sensory rooms. Appropriates funds for special education teachers to staff the sensory rooms. |
(H)
2/15/2022- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, BRANCO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, Ganaden |
EDN, FIN |
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HB1915
Wireless Networks; 5G Cellular Technology; Prohibited
RELATING TO AVIATION SAFETY.
Prohibits the installation and deployment of wireless facilities and any modified or replaced utility poles used for the collocation of small wireless facilities that use fifth-generation cellular network technology within a certain radius of state airports and navigational equipment. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MCKELVEY, ILAGAN, MARTEN, NAKAMURA, TAM |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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HB1916
Victim Restitution; Negligent Homicide in the First Degree
RELATING TO VICTIM RESTITUTION.
Requires, when a defendant is convicted of negligent homicide in the first degree under section 707-702.5(1)(a), victim restitution to include financial support to raise the decedent's surviving minor children until each child reaches the age of eighteen, or until the age of twenty-three for any child who enrolls full-time in a college, university, vocational school, or trade school, in an amount to be determined by the court and to be paid to the person responsible for raising the children. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MCKELVEY, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1917 HD1 SD2
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Affordable Housing; Front Street Apartments; Extension
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Extends the deadline for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to renegotiate an existing, or issue a new, ground lease for the Front Street Apartments affordable housing project before the corporation's requirement to initiate condemnation proceedings for five years. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD2) |
(S)
4/19/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 718). |
MCKELVEY |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
SB2667 |
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HB1918
Right to Try.
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
Codifies a terminally ill patient's right to try experimental treatment options. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
WARD, MATSUMOTO, MCDERMOTT |
HHH, CPC, JHA |
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HB1919
General Excise Tax; Food, Medical Services, and Feminine Hygiene Product Tax Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Exempts certain foods, medical services, and feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax. |
(H)
2/4/2022- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
OKIMOTO, MATSUMOTO, MCDERMOTT |
ECD, HHH, FIN |
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HB1920
Creating a Local Housing Market
RELATING TO CREATING A LOCAL HOUSING MARKET.
Establishing a Local Housing Market that is tied to Hawaii State resident's incomes, and not the global economy. Thus, providing housing options that are affordable relative to wages for residents of the State. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO, MCDERMOTT, WARD |
HSG, FIN |
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HB1921
Limiting Executive Emergency Authority.
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY.
Creates a legislative check on the emergency powers of a governor during a declared state of emergency. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to PDP, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
OKIMOTO, MATSUMOTO, MCDERMOTT |
PDP, JHA |
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HB1922
Task Force; Creation of Local Housing Market; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A LOCAL HOUSING MARKET.
Establishes a temporary task force focused on providing mechanisms for creating a local housing market. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
OKIMOTO, MATSUMOTO, MCDERMOTT, WARD |
HSG, FIN |
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HB1923 HD1
Creative Arts Workforce Grant Program; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CREATIVE WORKFORCE.
Establishes the creative arts workforce grant program, to be administered by the state foundation on culture and the arts. Appropriates funds for the creative arts workforce grant program. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
GATES, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
CAI, FIN |
SB3222 |
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HB1924 SD1
Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History (Iolani Palace); State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History (Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum); Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Appropriates funds to the State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History (Iolani Palace) and the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History (Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum), to be expended by the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GATES, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, LUKE, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
LCA, WAM |
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HB1925
Taxation; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquid; Tobacco Products
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Establishes a tax of twenty per cent for the wholesale price for electronic smoking devices and 10 cents for each milliliter of e-liquid. Allocates a portion of funds collected on excise taxes on electronic smoking devices and e-liquids to the trauma system special fund, community health centers special fund, and emergency medical services special fund. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES, BRANCO, CULLEN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, TAM, TODD |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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HB1926
Foreign-Trade Zones; Taxation; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Retroactively restores the foreign-trade zones exemption from taxation under the general excise tax law, use tax law, fuel tax law, liquor tax law, and cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. |
(H)
2/9/2022- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
ECD, FIN |
SB3193 |
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HB1927
CIP; Twenty-second Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-second representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAM |
FIN |
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HB1928
Nuisance; Abatement; Environmental Hazards; Cannabis; Smoke; Odors
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
Authorizes any resident to bring a nuisance abatement suit under part V of chapter 712, HRS, to enjoin and abate nuisances related to environmental hazards, including cannabis smoke that drifts from a residential or commercial unit into any residential unit the citizen rents, leases, or owns. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
MORIKAWA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC, JHA |
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HB1929 HD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Land Use; Rural District Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires the office of planning and sustainable development to perform a study to refine rural district policies and make recommendations to facilitate the reclassification of lands from the agricultural district to the rural district. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
TARNAS, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TAM, TODD, YAMASHITA, Ganaden |
WAL, FIN |
SB2766 |
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HB1930 HD1
Fish Aggregation Devices; DLNR ($)
RELATING TO FISH AGGREGATION DEVICES.
Provides funds to the department of land and natural resources to support the fish aggregation device program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
TARNAS, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, B. Kobayashi |
WAL, FIN |
SB2767 |
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HB1931 HD1
DLNR; Mosquito Control; Program Specialist Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MOSQUITO CONTROL.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) program specialist position related to mosquito control in the department of land and natural resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to WTL/HTH, WAM. |
TARNAS, BRANCO |
WTL/HTH, WAM |
SB3376 |
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HB1932 HD1 SD2 CD1
Department of Human Services; Child Welfare Services; Case Management Software; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Requires the department of human services' child welfare services branch to develop a modern case management software solution that is compatible with existing child welfare technology and submit progress reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
7/13/2022- Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 317, 07/13/2022, (Gov. Msg. No. 1446). |
YAMANE |
HMS, WAM |
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HB1933 HD2
Children; Contractors; Ethics; Rules; Penalties
RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH CHILDREN.
Establishes rules of ethics applicable to persons who are contracted, subcontracted, assigned, delegated, ordered, appointed, or in any other act allowed by a state agency to work with children and establish additional procedures for persons, including fees, candor and fairness before a tribunal, standards of proof, and a process for filing complaints. Specifies that the contracts of any person who violates the rules of ethics are voidable on behalf of the State. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD2) |
(H)
3/1/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
YAMANE |
GVR, HHH, JHA |
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HB1934
CIP; Sixth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the sixth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
LOWEN |
FIN |
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HB1935 HD1
DOE; Air Conditioning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AIR CONDITIONING IN SCHOOLS.
Appropriates funds for air conditioning and filtration at Kahakai elementary school, Kealakehe elementary school, Kealakehe intermediate school, and Kealakehe high school. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
LOWEN |
EDN, FIN |
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HB1936
Hydrogen Refueling Station; Electric Vehicle Charging System; Zero-Emission Vehicle Fueling System; Rebate Program
RELATING TO ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE FUELING REBATES.
Renames Hawaii's Electric Vehicle Charging System Rebate Program to the Zero-Emission Vehicle Fueling System Rebate Program. Adds the installation and upgrade of hydrogen refueling stations to the Zero-Emission Vehicle Fueling System Rebate Program. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2570 |
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HB1937 HD1
Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Study; Renewable Hydrogen
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HYDROGEN STRATEGIC PLAN.
Requires the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute to conduct a study to examine the potential for the production and use of renewable hydrogen in the State and the potential role of renewable hydrogen in achieving a local, affordable, reliable, and decarbonized energy system and economy. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN |
EEP, FIN |
SB2283 |
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HB1938
Climate Change; Mass Transit; Motor Carrier; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires all state, county, and private bus operators to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2035. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
LOWEN |
EEP/TRN, FIN |
SB2803 |
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HB1939 HD1 SD1
Executive Office on Early Learning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Appropriates funds for two positions in the executive office on early learning to enhance capacity and resources of the office. Effective 7/1/2051. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1940 HD1
Early Childhood Educators; Subsidy; Pilot Program; Special Fund; Minimum Pay; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY EDUCATION.
Establishes and makes an appropriation for an early child care worker subsidy pilot program. Makes an appropriation to the early learning special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
WOODSON, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
EDN, FIN |
SB2701 |
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HB1941 HD1 SD1
Department of Education; Community Schools; Grants; Pilot Program ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish grant programs to provide funds for the planning and implementation of community schools through a five-year pilot program. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 6/30/2027. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1942 HD1 SD1
Department of Education; Student Transportation; School Bus Program; Fares; Free or Reduced Lunch Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a tiered student bus fare rate system to include free bus passes for students and households that qualify for free or reduced lunch under the free and reduced price lunch program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1943 HD1
Working Group; State Fire Council; State Fire Marshal Office; DLIR; Report
RELATING TO FIRE SAFETY.
Establishes a fire safety working group to determine if a full-time state fire marshal's office would be more effective than the existing state fire council in planning, executing, and promoting fire safety-related programs and topics in the State. Requires the working group to submit a report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2023. Effective 12/25/2040. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
WOODSON, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Matayoshi |
LAT, FIN |
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HB1944
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Emotional Support Animal; Disclaimer; Service Animal; Penalties
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Requires that a disclaimer be provided by sellers or providers of emotional support animals or certificates, identifications, tags, vests, leashes, and harnesses for emotional support animals that the animal is not a service animal. Establishes penalties. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
B. KOBAYASHI, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OHNO, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, YAMASHITA, Matayoshi |
HHH, CPC, JHA |
SB2438 |
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HB1945 HD1 SD1
Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program; Department of Human Services; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; Ho‘opono Services for the Blind Branch; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM.
Requires the department of human services to establish a neighbor islands blind and visually impaired service pilot program that provides training and other services to blind or visually impaired individuals residing on the neighbor islands. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 06/30/2025. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
B. KOBAYASHI, BELATTI, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
HMS, WAM |
SB2437 |
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HB1946
Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Annual Mental Health Wellness Examination
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires all insurers in the state, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations beginning 1/1/2023. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
B. KOBAYASHI |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2585 |
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HB1947
Auditor; DOH; Deposit Beverage Container Program; Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund; Financial Audit
RELATING TO THE RECYCLING.
Requires the auditor to conduct a financial audit of the deposit beverage container program and the Department of Health's expenditures from the deposit beverage container deposit special fund. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KONG, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB1948
Transient Accommodations Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts state residents from the transient accommodations tax. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KONG, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, MCKELVEY, PERRUSO, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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HB1949
DOE; School Hours; Instruction; Students
RELATING TO STUDENT INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS.
Repeals the mandatory minimum number of student instructional hours for Department of Education public schools. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KONG, ILAGAN |
EDN, FIN |
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HB1950
Littering; Penal Code; Criminal Littering; Authorized Fine
RELATING TO LITTERING.
Increases from $1,000 to $2,000 the maximum fine for the petty misdemeanor offense of criminal littering. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KONG |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1951
Campaign Finance; Funds; Inactive Campaigns; State; Counties
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Authorizes candidates of inactive campaigns and their candidate committees to donate residual campaign funds to the State or the counties. |
(H)
2/11/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KONG, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, MARTEN |
GVR, FIN |
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HB1952
CIP; Thirty-seventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-seventh representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
YAMANE |
FIN |
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HB1953 HD2 SD2
DOT; Airport Concessions; Substantial Hardship; Contracts
RELATING TO CONCESSIONS.
Provides the Department of Transportation with more flexibility and discretion to address substantial hardship situations that impact airport concession contracts. (SD2) |
(H)
4/29/2022- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 935). |
AQUINO, BRANCO, CULLEN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
TRS, WAM |
SB2402 |
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HB1954 HD2 SD1
Emergency Appropriation; Honolulu Board of Water Supply; Ground Water Remediation; Red Hill Bulk Storage Fuel Facility; Report ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO FUND A GRANT TO THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS, FUTURE PLANNING, AND GROUND WATER REMEDIATION.
Makes an emergency appropriation from the general revenues of the State of Hawaii to fund a grant-in-aid to the Honolulu Board of Water Supply for emergency operations; future planning, including outreach, education, and water conservation activities; and remediation resulting from the contamination of the southern Oahu basal aquifer. Requires the Honolulu Board of Water Supply to make reports to the Legislature on all expenditures, remediation efforts, and testing quality prior to the regular sessions of 2023, 2024, and 2025. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1) |
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3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMANE |
HTH/WTL, WAM |
SB2658 |
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HB1955
Discriminatory Reporting; Protected Class; Law Enforcement Officer; Civil Remedy
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Establishes provisions relating to civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to a law enforcement officer. Provides that a person who summons or reports to a law enforcement officer, without reason to suspect a crime, offense, or imminent danger has occurred or is occurring, because of that person's belief or perception involving a member of a protected class shall be civilly liable. |
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1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TAKUMI, GANADEN, GATES, KAPELA, PERRUSO, TAM, WILDBERGER, LoPresti |
LAT, JHA |
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HB1956
Specialty Contractor; Incidental and Supplemental Work
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Defines "incidental and supplemental work" for purposes of specialty contractors under the contractors law. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAKUMI |
CPC, FIN |
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HB1957
Medical Cannabis Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS DAY.
Establishes June 14 of each year as "Medical Cannabis Day". |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
TAKUMI |
CAI, JHA |
SB3257 |
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HB1958
Minimum Wage; Annual Increase
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Provides annual increases to the minimum wage rate beginning on 01/01/2023 through 01/01/2029. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAKUMI |
LAT, FIN |
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HB1959
Minimum Wage; Tip Credit; Adjustment; Repeal
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Adjusts the tip credit beginning on 1/1/2023. Repeals the tip credit on 1/1/2025. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAKUMI |
LAT, FIN |
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HB1960 HD1
Nonprofit Organizations; GET; Exemption; Unrelated Trade or Business Activities
RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Clarifies the GET exemption for unrelated trade or business activities of nonprofit organizations. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
BELATTI |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB3201 |
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HB1961
Human Remains; Alkaline Hydrolysis; Department of Health
RELATING TO BURIALS.
Includes the use of traditional Native Hawaiian burial practices in the treatment and disposal of human remains, including the use of alkaline hydrolysis. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
HOLT, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, QUINLAN, TODD |
HHH, JHA, CPC |
SB2593 |
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HB1962 HD1
Gambling; DHHL; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Requires the department of Hawaiian home lands to study the feasibility of, and revenue generation from, limited casino gaming and address the potential public health and safety concerns arising from limited casino gaming. Requires a report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2023. Appropriates funds. (HD1) |
(H)
2/9/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA/CPC with Representative(s) Gates, LoPresti, Marten, Matayoshi, McKelvey, Okimoto, Tarnas voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Eli, Kapela, Perruso, Tam, Ward voting no (5) and Representative(s) Luke, McDermott excused (2). |
HOLT, QUINLAN |
ECD, JHA/CPC, FIN |
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HB1963
Helicopters; Noise Pollution; Public Nuisance; Fines; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes noise generated by helicopters in excess of a certain decibel level constitutes a public nuisance and a source of noise pollution in violation of the State's noise pollution law. Establishes fines and a private right of action for individuals to sue helicopter owners and operators for committing a public nuisance. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
MATAYOSHI, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
HHH, JHA |
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HB1964
Summary Possession; GET license; Judiciary
RELATED TO SUMMARY POSSESSION.
Requires that a current GET license number for any rental income be filed with the complaint to the court for summary possession proceedings. Requires the judiciary to submit an annual list of certain information regarding summary possession cases to the department of taxation. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATAYOSHI, BELATTI, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
CPC, JHA |
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HB1965 HD2
Property Forfeiture; Disposition; Criminal Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to specific, limited cases. Raises the burden of proof for property forfeiture to clear and convincing evidence. Authorizes the use of certain forfeited property by local or state agencies for a limited time. Directs forfeiture proceeds to certain involved state and local governments and to the general fund. Amends the allowable uses of moneys in the criminal forfeiture fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules. Advances the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the Hawaii omnibus criminal forfeiture act. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD2) |
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3/11/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, BELATTI, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
JDC, WAM |
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HB1966
Waste or Disposal Facility; Buffer Zone; Important Agricultural Lands; Agricultural Districts
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.
Requires the one-half mile buffer zone between construction, modification, or expansion of a waste or disposal facility and a residential lot, school, or hospital to also apply to land designated as important agricultural lands and land within the agricultural district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
CULLEN, AQUINO, ELI, GATES, YAMANE |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
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HB1967
Waste or Disposal Facilities; Agricultural Districts; Important Agricultural Lands
RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility in agricultural districts and on important agricultural lands in counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
CULLEN, AQUINO, GATES, YAMANE |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
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HB1968 HD1
Waste or Disposal Facilities; Significant Aquifers
RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the department of health, in consultation with the commission on water resource management. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
CULLEN, AQUINO, ELI, LOPRESTI, YAMANE |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
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HB1969 HD1
Counties; Fireworks; Reporting; Monetary Reward; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Mandates each county to offer a monetary reward to individuals who report the illegal use of fireworks and to pay the reward under certain conditions. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Har, Matsumoto, Okimoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Gates, Holt, Kapela, D. Kobayashi, McDermott, Todd, Tokioka, Ward voting no (8) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
CULLEN, AQUINO, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, TARNAS, YAMANE |
CPC, FIN |
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HB1970
Office of the Governor; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Trauma-Informed Care; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WELLNESS.
Establishes a temporary Office of Wellness and Resilience within the Office of the Governor. Authorizes the Office to address issues and implement solutions to improve wellness and resilience, including issues and solutions identified by the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets on an unspecified date. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
CULLEN, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, Matayoshi |
HHH, FIN |
SB2482 |
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HB1971 HD2 SD1 CD1
Department of Taxation; Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing; GET; Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax; State Highway Fund
RELATING TO PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING.
Authorizes and regulates peer-to-peer car-sharing programs. Imposes the general excise tax and rental motor vehicle surcharge tax on peer-to-peer car-sharing programs. Requires those persons engaging or continuing in a peer-to-peer car-sharing program to register with the department of taxation. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 077, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1177). |
AQUINO, ILAGAN, JOHANSON |
TRS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB3271 |
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HB1972
CIP; Twenty-seventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-seventh representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
OHNO |
FIN |
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HB1973
Sports Wagering; Sports Wagering Operators; Sports Wagering Suppliers; License
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TODD |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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HB1974 HD1 SD2 CD1
Procurement; Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Small Business Assistance Initiative; Small Business Procurement Coordinator; Small Business Office; Marketing; Outreach; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Establishes the small business assistance initiative within the state procurement office, to consist of a small business procurement coordinator and small business office. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 168, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269). |
JOHANSON, BRANCO, ELI, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, PERRUSO, TAM, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
GVO, WAM |
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HB1975 HD1
Preceptors; Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Compensated; Volunteer-based Supervised Clinical Training; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
Clarifies the limits of when a preceptor may be compensated for standard clinical services while providing a volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation. Amends the definition of "preceptor" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors. Includes the director of health on the preceptor credit assurance committee. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/24/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
JOHANSON, KITAGAWA |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB3208 |
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HB1976 HD1
Safe Home Program; Safe Home Program Trust Fund; Wind Mitigation; Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS.
Establishes the safe home program to provide matching and nonmatching grants for installation of wind resistive devices to single-family, owner-occupied, residential properties in certain circumstances. Creates a permanent position within the insurance division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs to implement and administer the safe home program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
JOHANSON |
PDP, CPC, FIN |
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HB1977 HD2
Dental Assistants; Public Health Settings; General Supervision; Dentists
RELATING TO DENTAL ASSISTANTS.
Allows dental assistants to perform limited duties under general supervision of a licensed dentist in public health settings. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
JOHANSON |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2280 |
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HB1978
Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Short Form
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
Short form bill relating to the Hawaii Property Insurance Association. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3 |
JOHANSON |
CPC |
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HB1979 HD2
Mandatory Habitat Conservation Plans; Additional Requirements
RELATING TO HABITAT CONSERVATION PLANS.
Requires any person, before engaging in an activity with a high likelihood of resulting in an incidental take of a threatened or endangered species, to enter into a planning process with DLNR for the purpose of preparing and implementing a habitat conservation plan. Requires habitat conservation plans to include additional components. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC. |
TARNAS, BELATTI, BRANCO, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Matayoshi |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
SB3014 |
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HB1980 HD2 SD2 CD1
Medicaid; Insurance; Health Insurers; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Behavioral Health; Telephonic Services; Telehealth
RELATING TO TELEPHONIC SERVICES.
Permits, but does not require or prohibit, medicaid, health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover telephonic behavioral health services under certain circumstances. Clarifies that telephonic services do not constitute telehealth. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1389). |
YAMANE, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CULLEN, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, LoPresti |
HTH, CPN/WAM |
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HB1981
DLNR; Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District; Pilot Program; Carrying Capacity; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PUPUKEA MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct the Pupukea marine life conservation district carrying capacity pilot program. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL/LAT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
QUINLAN |
WAL/LAT, FIN |
SB3330 |
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HB1982 HD2 SD2 CD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Loan-out Companies; Qualified Productions; Qualified Production Costs; Withholdings; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXES.
Beginning 1/1/2023, requires every person making payment to a loan-out company and claiming the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to withhold and remit to DOTAX a portion of all payments to the loan-out company; increases the amount of the tax credit; amends the requirements to claim the tax credit, including reducing the amount of qualified productions costs; removes the requirement for productions to submit a verification review by a qualified certified public accountant when applying for the tax credit; requires the report by DBEDT to include the dollar amount claimed, name of the company, and name of the qualified production of the taxpayer; changes the time frame for DBEDT to issue a letter to the taxpayer claiming the tax credit; increases the cap of the claimable amount of the tax credit; requires taxpayers to submit a fee to DBEDT; and clarifies the definition of "qualified production costs". Extends the period during which excess income tax credits may be claimed to 12/31/2032. Authorizes, and appropriates funds for, DOTAX to establish 2 full-time equivalent tax auditor positions. Requires, and appropriates funds for, DBEDT to establish 1 full-time equivalent program specialist position. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 217, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1318). |
QUINLAN, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
EET, WAM |
SB2079 |
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HB1983 HD1 SD2 CD1
DBEDT; Creative Industries Division; State Media Industry Development Liaison; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Establishes the state media industry development liaison to plan, develop, and execute a statewide media industry development strategy for purposes of establishing a collaborative media industry development program. Appropriates funds for the state media industry development liaison and an administrative assistant position. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 187, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1288). |
QUINLAN, BRANCO, CULLEN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Matayoshi |
EET, WAM |
SB3231 |
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HB1984
Pesticides; Fertilizers; State Property; Prohibition
RELATING TO SUBSTANCES APPLIED ON STATE PROPERTY.
Establishes a list of substances allowed for use as pesticides and fertilizers on state property. Provides that the use of substances not specifically allowed as pesticides and fertilizers on state property is prohibited, unless certain exceptions, a waiver, or exemption apply. Requires a state department or agency seeking a waiver to apply to the department of agriculture. Effective July 1, 2023. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to AGR/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
QUINLAN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI |
AGR/WAL, CPC |
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HB1985
Nurses; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Work Hours; Mandatory Overtime; Health Care Provider-employer; Penalties
RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON MANDATORY OVERTIME FOR NURSES.
Establishes limitations on mandatory and voluntary overtime for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Effective 1/1/2023. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH/LAT, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
QUINLAN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MARTEN, TARNAS |
HHH/LAT, CPC |
SB2602 |
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HB1986 HD2
Board of Education; Membership; Hawaiian Immersion Expert
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires that at least one at-large member of the board of education be a Hawaiian immersion expert selected from a list of three nominees submitted by the president of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, and office of Hawaiian affairs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to EDU/HWN, JDC. |
BRANCO, BELATTI, CULLEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, OHNO, TARNAS, WOODSON |
EDU/HWN, JDC |
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HB1987
Feral Cats; DLNR; Reduction Program; Invasive Species Council; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires DLNR to conduct a point-in-time count of feral cats per island by 6/30/23. Requires the invasive species council to develop and implement a program to effectively reduce the feral cat population in the State by 12/31/25. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/4/2022- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BRANCO, HASHEM, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OHNO, SAYAMA, TARNAS, YAMASHITA |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
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HB1988 HD2 SD3
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Coral Products; Coral Skeletons; Sale; Import; Export; Prohibition
RELATING TO CORAL.
Prohibits the sale, import, harvest, or export of certain coral products, with certain exceptions. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend its administrative rules accordingly no later than 12/31/2024. (SD3) |
(H)
4/26/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 918). |
BRANCO, AQUINO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
AEN/WTL, CPN |
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HB1989 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Green Jobs Youth Corps; Sustainability; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS.
Amends the age requirement for participation in the green jobs youth corps program. Appropriates funds for administration of the program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
BRANCO, BELATTI, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Luke |
WAL, FIN |
SB2768 |
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HB1990
Homelessness; Housing; Services; Kauhale Program; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Chronically Homeless; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to establish the kauhale program to provide individual or shared micro housing units and services to homeless individuals and families who meet the definition of chronically homeless or are currently homeless. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HSG/HHH, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
BRANCO, BELATTI, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, Luke, McKelvey, Woodson |
HSG/HHH, FIN |
SB3018 |
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HB1991 HD2 SD2 CD1
Bicycles; Online Stolen Bicycle Database; Counties; Pawnbrokers; Secondhand Dealers; Recordkeeping; Retention
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
In counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more, prohibits the sale of a bicycle that has been reported as stolen and is listed on a publicly available online stolen bicycle database. Requires the county police department or other designated agency to establish the publicly available online stolen bicycle database. Updates the recordkeeping and retention requirements for businesses that buy previously owned articles. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 108, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208). |
MARTEN, BELATTI, BRANCO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, Mizuno |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
SB2646 |
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HB1992 HD3 SD1 CD1
DOH; Composting; Co-composting; Agricultural Districts; Permitted Uses; Environmental Health Specialist IV; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Permits composting and co-composting operations in agricultural districts, under certain conditions. Establishes and appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent permanent environmental health specialist IV position in the solid and hazardous waste branch of the department of health. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 131, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1232). |
MARTEN, BRANCO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
AEN, WAM |
SB2999 |
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HB1993 HD2
Agricultural Leases; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Disposition
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LEASES.
Modifies requirements and restrictions related to the department of agriculture's dispositions of non-agricultural park lands to maximize the benefit to the State of agricultural lands and to help the State achieve its economic and food production goals. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
MARTEN, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, ILAGAN, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
AGR, WAL, CPC |
SB3011 |
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HB1994 HD2
DOE; Shade and Fruit Tree Program; Arborist; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Establishes the shade and fruit tree program in the department of education to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees and fruit trees for planting in department schools. Appropriates funds for the program and to establish an arborist position. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
MARTEN, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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HB1995
Capital Improvement Projects; Capital Investment Costs; Trees
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Amends the definition of "capital investment costs" to include the planting of trees having an expected lifespan of at least 15 years. |
(H)
2/1/2022- Re-referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
MARTEN, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WILDBERGER |
AGR, FIN |
SB2537 |
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HB1996 HD1
Non-general Funds; Program Measures; Cost Elements; Reports
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUND REPORTS.
Amends the contents required to be submitted in each annual non general fund program measures report and non-general fund cost element report. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to WAM. |
LUKE |
WAM |
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HB1997
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Rainy Day Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND.
Appropriates funds into the emergency and budget reserve fund. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
LUKE, CULLEN |
FIN |
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HB1998
SPRB; Saint Joseph School ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Saint Joseph School in planning, designing, constructing, reconstructing, renovating, acquiring, equipping, and improving educational facilities. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
LUKE, ONISHI, TODD |
EDN, FIN |
SB3280 |
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HB1999 HD1 SD1
DHS; Preschool Open Doors Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the department of human services for the preschool open doors program. Effective 7/1/2051. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LUKE, BELATTI, CULLEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, SAIKI, WOODSON, YAMANE |
EDU/HMS, WAM |
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HB2000 HD1 SD1 CD1
School Facilities Authority; Preschool; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the school facilities authority to expand access to pre-kindergarten to eligible children. (CD1) |
(H)
7/7/2022- Act 257, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1360). |
LUKE, BELATTI, CULLEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, SAIKI, WOODSON, YAMANE |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2001
CIP; 21st Representative District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 21st Representative District. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NISHIMOTO |
FIN |
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HB2002 HD1
Income Tax; Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Reinstates the renewable fuels production tax credit. Repeals on 12/31/2031. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, LoPresti, McDermott, McKelvey excused (4). |
NISHIMOTO |
ECD, EEP, FIN |
SB2478 |
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HB2003
Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Firm Renewable Energy Systems
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Expands the renewable energy technologies income tax credit to include firm renewable energy systems. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NISHIMOTO |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2511 |
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HB2004
Online Fantasy Sports Contests; Gambling; Exemption; Department of the Attorney General; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ONLINE FANTASY SPORTS.
Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the department of the attorney general. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/4/2022- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MCKELVEY, GATES, ILAGAN, MIZUNO, TODD |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
SB3028 |
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HB2005
Whistleblower Hotline; Office of the Ombudsman
RELATING TO A WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE.
Requires the ombudsman to establish and manage a hotline by which an employee, or a person acting on behalf of an employee, may contact the office of the ombudsman directly to report a violation or suspected violation of a law, rule, ordinance, or regulation, or a contract executed by the State, a political subdivision of the State, or the United States. Authorizes the ombudsman to receive and investigate reports of violations or suspected violations from the whistleblower hotline. |
(H)
2/4/2022- The committee(s) on GVR/LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MCKELVEY, GANADEN, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
GVR/LMG, FIN |
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HB2006 HD1 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Emergency Permits; Sandbags; Identifying Information
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Requires, for emergency permits to install sandbags, that the Board of Land and Natural Resources include as a condition on the emergency permit a requirement for the attachment of identifying information, including the permittee's contact information and the permit number, to the sandbag. Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to specify the form and manner in which the identifying information is to be attached to the sandbag. Effective date 7/1/2022. (SD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 209, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310). |
MCKELVEY, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TODD, WOODSON, LoPresti |
WTL, JDC |
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HB2007 HD2
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Administrative Proceedings for Review; Cash or Protest Bond; Return to Party; Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires cash or protest bonds to be returned to the initiating parties, minus administrative costs, except in cases where the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD2) |
(S)
3/17/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY, WILDBERGER |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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HB2008
Government Operations; Short Form
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
Short form bill relating to government operations. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVR, referral sheet 3 |
MCKELVEY |
GVR |
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HB2009
Prohibiting Foreclosures during Public Health Emergencies.
RELATING TO FORECLOSING ON MORTGAGED PROPERTY.
Seeks to prohibit under legal penalties the foreclosure of rental properties, both residential and commercial, during a state of emergency for public health crises. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to PDP/HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WARD, ILAGAN, KAPELA, MCKELVEY, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
PDP/HSG, CPC, FIN |
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HB2010
Beneficiaries of Native Hawaiian Trust.
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN TRUST BENEFICIARIES.
Seeks to ensure the State of Hawaii promptly and completely render the full amount owed to the plaintiffs in the case of Kalima v. State upon the final calculation of damages owed. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2011
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Leases; Modernization
RELATING TO LEASES.
Requires leases used in the conveyance of available lands as defined by section 203 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, as amended, to conform to the requirements for securitization by federally insured lending programs. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WARD |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB2012
Capital request for Kaiser High School improvement projects ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR KAISER HIGH SCHOOL.
Request for funding for Kaiser High School capital improvement projects to modernize infrastructure; plan, design, and build model of an on-campus complex for visual and performing arts; and improve the Kaiser athletics complex. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WARD |
FIN |
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HB2013 HD1
Department of Education; School Gardens; School Gardens Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL GARDENS.
Establishes a school garden coordinator position within the department of education. Appropriates funds for the position and related expenses. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
BELATTI, CULLEN, PERRUSO |
EDN, FIN |
SB2182 |
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HB2014
DOT; Highways Division; Planning Branch; Safe Routes to School; Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.
Establishes the safe routes to school advisory committee within the Planning Branch of the Highways Division of the Department of Transportation. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to TRN, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GANADEN, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, GATES, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
TRN, EDN, FIN |
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HB2015 HD2
UH; Law School; Prison Reform; Hookaulike; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes the hookaulike: a criminal legal system institute for restoration and healing, at the University of Hawaii William S. Richardson school of law. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to HRE, JDC/WAM. |
GANADEN, BRANCO, ELI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, B. Kobayashi |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
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HB2016 HD1 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Sand Island State Recreation Area; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SAND ISLAND STATE RECREATION AREA.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to prepare a master plan for the Sand Island State Recreation Area. (SD1) |
(S)
3/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GANADEN, BELATTI, BRANCO, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
WTL, WAM |
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HB2017
Crime; Unconditional Release; Bail
RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.
Establishes a presumption that a person charged with a crime is entitled to unconditional release unless proven otherwise. Requires the consideration of nonfinancial conditions of release before bail is ordered. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GANADEN, BRANCO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
JHA, FIN |
SB2778 |
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HB2018
Affordable Housing; Aloha Stadium; HHFDC
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT ALOHA STADIUM.
Requires the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to develop a plan to build affordable housing at the Aloha Stadium site. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GANADEN, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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HB2019
State Bonds; Annual Ceiling; Private Activity Bonds
RELATING TO BONDS.
Specifies that the allocation of the state bond ceiling to the State shall be used entirely for housing related projects. Requires counties that elect to receive their allocation to do so by resolution and specify the allocation amount requested. Removes the authorization for counties or issuers to request additional allocations of the state bond ceiling. Prioritizes projects of counties that assign their allocation back to the State over projects of counties with their own private activity bond issuance program. Requires counties or issuers that retain their allocation to submit quarterly reports on the status or use of any allocation. Requires a project to first apply to the county in which the project is located, if the county has a private activity bond issuance program, before applying to the State. Changes the dates for reverted or remaining allocations and requires certain reverted or remaining allocations to be used for housing related projects. Sunsets on 12/31/2027. |
(H)
2/15/2022- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, B. Kobayashi |
HSG, FIN |
SB2812 |
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HB2020 HD1 SD2 CD1
Housing; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes a lapse date for any unencumbered moneys appropriated pursuant to Act 227, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Effective 6/29/2022. (CD1) |
(H)
7/13/2022- Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 314, 07/13/2022, (Gov. Msg. No. 1443). |
NAKAMURA, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE |
HOU, WAM |
SB3385 |
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HB2021
Controlled Substances; Prescriptions; Out-Of-State Prescribers
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes state-licensed and credentialed physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants, who are not physically in the State, to issue prescriptions for certain controlled substances under a limited circumstance. Authorizes pharmacies to dispense such prescriptions. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, YAMANE |
HHH, CPC, JHA |
SB2152 |
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HB2022 HD1
By-Right Development; Counties; Housing; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Removes requirements for housing project developments of the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to obtain approval from county legislative bodies; provided the projects meet the appropriate zoning and plan designations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Branco, Ganaden, Kapela, LoPresti, Perruso, Wildberger voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, JHA |
SB2229 |
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HB2023 HD1 SD1
Transit-Oriented Development; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for certain transit-oriented development projects identified in the state Strategic Plan for Transit-Oriented Development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
SB2154 |
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HB2024 HD1 SD2 CD1
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Established; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
Establishes the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority as the sole authority for the management of Mauna Kea lands. Requires the Authority to manage land uses; human activities, other uses, and access; stewardship; education; research; disposition; and overall operations on its respective lands. Authorizes the Authority to develop a framework to allow astronomy development on Mauna Kea. Declares astronomy as a state policy. Requires the Authority to establish advisory groups. Allows the Authority to limit certain commercial use and activities on Mauna Kea on its respective jurisdictional lands. Provides certain restrictions on leases and a moratorium on new leases. Requires the timely decommissioning of certain telescopes. Allows the Authority to require an application and fee for all recreational users of Mauna Kea. Establishes the Mauna Kea management special fund. Transfers rights, duties, and positions from the University of Hawaii to the Authority. Exempts positions under the Authority from civil service requirements. Requires an audit of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
7/7/2022- Act 255, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358). |
NAKASHIMA, CULLEN, ELI, TARNAS |
HRE, WAM |
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HB2025 HD2
Public Meetings; Remote Meetings; Sunshine Law; Disclosure; Minors; Privacy; Private Interest
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
Provides that the mandatory disclosure of the names of persons who are physically with a board member attending a remote board meeting applies only to the disclosure of the names of adults, and not minors, who are physically with the board member at a nonpublic location, unless the minor has a private interest with any issue before the board. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to JDC. |
NAKASHIMA, CLARK |
JDC |
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HB2026 HD2 SD1
Sunshine Law; Board Business; Informal Gatherings; Board Packets
RELATING TO CHAPTER 92, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Defines "board business" and "informal gatherings". Allows a board to prepare and circulate amongst members a statement on a position previously adopted for purposes of submission to the legislature, under certain circumstances. Outlines when board packets must be available to interested persons. (SD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 264, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1367). |
NAKASHIMA, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA |
JDC |
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HB2027
Island Burial Councils; Short Form
RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS.
Short form bill relating to island burial councils. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKASHIMA |
JHA |
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HB2028 HD2
Raw Milk; Raw Milk Products; Raw Goat Milk; Sales; BOA; DOH
RELATING TO RAW MILK.
Authorizes and decriminalizes the direct sale of raw milk and raw milk products to consumers for human consumption, with certain restrictions. Authorizes the sale of raw goat milk for pet consumption. Requires the BOA and DOH to adopt rules by 7/1/2023. Establishes labeling requirements. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to AEN/HTH/CPN, JDC. |
NAKASHIMA |
AEN/HTH/CPN, JDC |
SB3348 |
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HB2029
DHS; DOH; Grant Writing; Capture Manager
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services and Department of Health to appoint an existing employee to apply for and manage grants, request grant writing assistance from other state agencies, or contract or employ a dedicated capture manager for this purpose. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2024. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MIZUNO, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, LoPresti |
HHH, FIN |
SB3327 |
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HB2030
Underground Storage Tanks and Systems; DOH; Environmental Protection; Red Hill Task Force
RELATING TO THE RED HILL STORAGE TANKS.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules for underground storage tanks and tank systems that are more stringent than federal underground storage tank regulations. Establishes the Red Hill Task Force to study the implementation of containment measures at, or the elimination of, underground storage tanks at Red Hill. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH/EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
MIZUNO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER |
HHH/EEP, CPC |
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HB2031
Underground Storage Tanks and Systems; DOH; Environmental Protection; Red Hill Task Force
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules for underground storage tanks and tank systems that are more stringent than federal underground storage tank regulations. Establishes the Red Hill Task Force to study the implementation of containment measures at, or the elimination of, underground storage tanks at Red Hill. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH/EEP/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
MIZUNO, GATES, ILAGAN, KAPELA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAM |
HHH/EEP/WAL, CPC |
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HB2032
Auditor; Study; Medicaid Managed Care; Med-QUEST ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the auditor to conduct a comprehensive study of managed care organizations that administer the medicaid program in the State. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MIZUNO |
HHH, LMG, FIN |
SB3258 |
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HB2033
Auditor; Study; EUTF; Health Insurance Plans ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires auditor to conduct a comprehensive study of the health insurance plans in the State that administer the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MIZUNO |
HHH, LMG, FIN |
SB3259 |
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HB2034 HD2 SD1
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Nomination and Appointment of Representative Members
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Amends the membership of the Hawaii Community Development Authority by removing the county council as the nominating authority for the community development district representatives, removing one at-large member, reducing the number of district resident representatives, and making the Director of Planning and Permitting of each county a voting, rather than a nonvoting, member. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI, TAM |
WTL/GVO, JDC/WAM |
SB2683 |
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HB2035
Deceptive Trade Practices; Shipping Charges; Delivery Charges; Commodities
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
Establishes that charging shipping and delivery charges that exceed the actual cost to ship or deliver a commodity to a consumer in Hawaii constitutes an unfair and deceptive practice. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
SB2329 |
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HB2036
Procurement; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Second Low Bid Method
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Allows purchasing agencies to use the second low bid method for procurement. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
SB2335 |
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HB2037 HD2 SD1
Uniform Information Practices Act; Open Meetings; Office of Information Practices
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Requires the Director of the Office of Information Practices to provide either a ruling or guidance in writing on open records responses and open meetings complaints. Defines "guidance", "opinion", and "ruling". Effective 1/1/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
SB2336 |
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HB2038 HD1
Hawaii State Supreme Court; Written Opinions; Constitutional Amendments; Ratification Question
RELATING TO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
Requires the language and meaning of any proposed constitutional amendment and ratification question to be simple, concise, and direct to the extent practicable. Allows the presiding officers of the Legislature to request a written opinion of the Supreme Court regarding the legality of a proposed amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution and the corresponding constitutional ratification question. Requires the supreme court to provide a written opinion within seven days of receipt of the request. Requires, for any written opinion by the supreme court that invalidates a constitutional ratification question, a detailed and specific explanation of the reasons for this opinion. Prohibits any appeal of a written opinion. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2347 |
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HB2039
Selective Service Registration Awareness and Compliance Act
RELATING TO SELECTIVE SERVICE.
Requires compliance with the federal Military Selective Service Act for an individual to enroll in a state-supported post-secondary educational institution; qualify for state financial assistance for post-secondary education; or be eligible for employment by or service for the State or any of its political subdivisions. Provides exceptions. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CMV, HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CMV, HET, FIN |
SB2364 |
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HB2040
Gambling; Hawaii Lottery and Gambling Corporation; Lottery and Gaming Special Fund; Gaming Provider ($)
RELATING TO GAMING.
Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
SB2365 |
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HB2041 HD1
Land Conservation Fund; Conveyance Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Increases the percentage of the land conservation fund that may be used for costs related to the operation, maintenance, and management of lands acquired by the fund. Increases the maximum dollar amount of the conveyance tax distribution to the land conservation fund to $8 million if it is less than ten percent of conveyance taxes collected in that fiscal year. Appropriates funds from the land conservation fund for land acquisition. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
SB2351 |
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HB2042 HD2
Solar Energy Device; Solar Easement; Solar Access; Counties
RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY.
Authorizes the governing body of a county to create, by ordinance, a process for the recordation and enforcement of solar easements. Allows counties to require individuals claiming a solar right to record that right by filing a declaration with the county clerk. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD2) |
(S)
3/15/2022- Re-Referred to GVO/EET, JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/EET, JDC/WAM |
SB2352 |
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HB2043
Farming Activities; Farmers; Income Tax Exclusion
RELATING TO FARMS.
Creates an exclusion from income tax for the lesser of a percentage of gross annual income or an amount of gross annual income earned by a farmer from farming activities. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to AGR, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
SB2353 |
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HB2044
Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Water Code; Reservoirs; Fire Safety
RELATING TO WATER.
Specifies, in the State Water Code, that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoir owners to develop protocols and agreements for the use of reservoir waters for fire safety purposes. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC |
SB2355 |
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HB2045
Military Selective Service; Selective Service Registration
RELATING TO THE MILITARY.
Changes the definition of qualified applicants for selective services from male to all. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CMV, JHA |
SB2420 |
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HB2046
Hawaii Retirement Savings Program; State-Facilitated Payroll-Deduction Automatic Enrollment Individual Retirement Account; Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS.
Establishes the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program, administered by the Hawaii Retirement Savings Board, in consultation with the Department of Budget and Finance and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to provide a state-facilitated payroll-deduction automatic enrollment individual retirement plan to private sector employees who do not have access to employer-sponsored retirement savings plans beginning 7/1/2024. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB3289 |
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HB2047
Education; DOE; Literacy; Primary Promise; Pilot Program; Teachers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a primary promise pilot program within the Department of Education. Requires the Department to identify elementary schools having low literacy rates or a disproportionate number of students reading below grade level. Appropriates moneys to hire teachers and instructional aides to provide instruction to students in grades K-3 who read below grade level in those identified schools. Sunsets 6/30/2025. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
EDN, FIN |
SB3266 |
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HB2048
Bond Loan; Property Assessed Clean Energy Program; PACE; Renewable Energy; Revenue Bond Authorization; Special Fund Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY.
Establishes a property assessed clean energy program to promote renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Increases a property's tax assessment to make loan payments. Authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds and appropriates bond revenues to finance the program. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB2049 SD1
Revision Bill
RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (SD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 109, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209). |
SAIKI |
JDC |
SB3309 |
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HB2050
Internet Privacy; Ownership of Data; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION ESTABLISHING THE RIGHT TO OWN ONE'S OWN DATA.
Proposes to amend Article 1 of the Hawaii Constitution by establishing the right of each person to own and have an exclusive property right in the data they generate on the Internet. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HET, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
LOPRESTI, GANADEN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, WILDBERGER, Takayama |
HET, JHA, FIN |
SB2744 |
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HB2051
Hawaii Consumer Privacy Act; Business Obligations; Consumer Rights; Personal Information; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSUMER PRIVACY.
Establishes the Hawaii consumer privacy act. Specifies various consumer rights with respect to the collection of personal information by businesses. Outlines the obligations on businesses with respect to the collection, disclosure, sharing, and selling of consumer personal information. Specifies the requirements for administration and enforcement by the department, including adoption of rules. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2023. |
(H)
2/2/2022- Re-referred to HET, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
LOPRESTI, QUINLAN, Takayama |
HET, CPC, FIN |
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HB2052
Cybersecurity; Cyber Ransom; Ransomware; Payment Prohibition; Reporting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CYBERSECURITY.
Prohibits government agencies, business entities, and health care entities in the State from paying or having another entity pay on its behalf ransom for cyber incidents or cyber ransom or ransomware attacks. Requires all agencies and entities to report incidents and attacks to the office of homeland security. Establishes penalties for violations. Requires the director of homeland security to develop and maintain a list of all incidents and attacks and make the list available to the public. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HET, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
LOPRESTI, McKelvey, Takayama |
HET, JHA, FIN |
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HB2053 HD1
Health; Cannabis; Medical Use; Propagules; Cuttings; Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
Authorizes medical cannabis dispensaries to distribute cannabis propagules and cuttings to individuals authorized to cultivate cannabis plants for medical use, subject to quantity limits and quality requirements. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
YAMASHITA, YAMANE |
HHH, CPC |
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HB2054 HD1
Alternative Energy Research; Matching Grants; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Office of Naval Research; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the United States Office of Naval Research. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
YAMASHITA |
EEP, HET, FIN |
SB3205 |
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HB2055
Med-QUEST; DHS; Behavioral Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funding for the med-QUEST program of the department of human services (program identification number HMS401) for non-covered or under-covered behavioral health services for med-QUEST beneficiaries. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES, BRANCO, GANADEN, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WOODSON, Matayoshi |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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HB2056 HD1
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP MUSEUM.
Appropriates moneys to support the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
GATES, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
CAI, FIN |
SB2731 |
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HB2057
Telehealth; Standard Telephone Contact
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Allows for standard telephone contacts for telehealth purposes. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, OHNO, ONISHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Matayoshi, Saiki |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2073 |
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HB2058 HD1 SD1
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WAIANAE COAST COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTER EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to procure services from the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center for the public purpose of operating a twenty-four-hour, year-round emergency department to serve the residents of the Waianae coast. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GATES, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, TARNAS, WOODSON, YAMANE |
HTH, WAM |
SB2666 |
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HB2059
Flood Mitigation; Makaha Valley; Lualualei; CIP; DLNR; DOT; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FLOOD MITIGATION.
Appropriates funds for flood mitigation measures at Makaha Valley and Lualualei, based on structural and nonstructural measures recommended in studies previously conducted. |
(H)
2/17/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GATES, ELI, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, TAM |
WAL, FIN |
SB3188 |
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HB2060
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Infrastructure; Optional Contribution; Tourism
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to prepare a form to be distributed to all travelers to Hawaii informing them of the mission of the department of Hawaiian home lands and including an option to contribute a sum earmarked for the development of infrastructure and residential lots on Hawaiian home lands. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
JHA, FIN |
SB3203 |
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HB2061 HD1 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Animal Industry Special Fund
RELATING TO THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY SPECIAL FUND.
Adds new sources of revenues generated by the State Veterinary Laboratory and Animal Disease Control Branch as sources for the Animal Industry Special Fund. Effective 7/1/2051. (SD1) |
(H)
4/27/2022- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-28-22 9:10AM in conference room 325. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB3029 |
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HB2062 HD1 SD1 CD1
Agricultural Loans; Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Appropriates funds into and out of the agricultural loan revolving fund to fund class D emergency loans. Provides that the department of agriculture may approve emergency loans of up to $1,500,000 in excess of the $5,000,000 annual ceiling for the agricultural loan revolving fund during a state of emergency declared by the governor pursuant to chapter 127A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 132, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1233). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB3030 |
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HB2063
Hemp; Agriculture ($)
RELATING TO HEMP.
Repeals the sunset date of Act 14, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020. Amends section 141-43, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify that the Department of Agriculture shall adopt rules to effectuate the purpose of its authority under chapter 141, part III, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and to extend the date through which the department's interim rules shall remain in effect. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, CPC |
SB3031 |
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HB2064
Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
Reinstates and extends through the 2032 tax year, the duty of the Department of Agriculture to certify the amount of the Important Agricultural Lands Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit for each taxable year. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, FIN |
SB3032 |
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HB2065
Department of Agriculture; Advisory Committee on Pesticides
RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PESTICIDES.
Removes the statutory requirement to have representatives of the pineapple and sugar industries on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides and adds the statutory requirement to have representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, CPC |
SB3033 |
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HB2066
Procurement, Joint Contractor or Subcontractor Listing
RELATING TO JOINT CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR LISTING.
Clarifies the listing of joint contractors and subcontractors required for construction bids under section 103D-302, Hawaii Revised Statues. |
(H)
2/11/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, CPC |
SB3034 |
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HB2067
Apprenticeship Agreement Preference; procurement
RELATING TO THE APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT PREFERENCE.
Repeals the public works construction bid preference for parties to registered apprenticeship agreements provided by section 103-55.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(H)
2/11/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, CPC |
SB3035 |
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HB2068 HD1
Hawaii Products Preference; Public Procurement Code; Construction Procurements
RELATING TO HAWAII PRODUCTS.
Exempts construction procurements from the provisions in the Hawaii public procurement code that incentivize contractors and subcontractors to use Hawaii products. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McKelvey voting no (1) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, CPC |
SB3036 |
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HB2069 HD2 SD1
Protocol Gifts; Written Record; Transfer of Gifts
RELATING TO GIFTS.
Establishes procedures for the custody, inventory, and care of protocol gifts received by members of either house of the legislature or state employees. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
4/4/2022- Recommitted to JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB3037 |
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HB2070
Information Privacy and Security Council
RELATING TO INFORMATION PRIVACY AND SECURITY COUNCIL.
Amends section 487N-5(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow for each member of the Information Privacy and Security Council to designate a designee to act on the member's behalf in order to ensure quorum. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HET, JHA , referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, JHA |
SB3038 |
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HB2071 HD1
Procurement; Small Purchase Threshold; Treatment Purchase of Services; Community Council
RELATING TO PURCHASES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Authorizes heads of purchasing agencies to issue requests for statement of qualifications and to establish lists of qualified providers for treatment purchase of services. Increases the small purchase threshold for purchases of health and human services. Abolishes the community council on purchase of health and human services. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
SB3039 |
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HB2072
Procurement; Automation System; Special Fund; Procurement Policy Board ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends the nomination process and the number of the members for the Procurement Policy Board; authorizes the State Procurement Administrator to develop and administer procurement automation systems and assess, charge, and collect a transaction fee from all vendors using the procurement automation systems; establish a procurement automation system special fund; and amends section 103D-1010, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to conform with the amendments made to section 103D-1001, HRS. |
(H)
2/4/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
SB3040 |
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HB2073 HD1
Claims Against the State ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB3041 |
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HB2074 HD1 SD1
Penal Code; Sentencing; Credit for Time of Detention Prior to Sentence
RELATING TO CREDIT FOR TIME OF DETENTION PRIOR TO SENTENCE.
Clarifies that defendants shall not earn credit on a sentence imposed for a subsequent conviction for time being served on a previous felony conviction. (SD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 110, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB3042 |
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HB2075 HD1 SD1 CD1
Firearms Inspections
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires physical inspection of firearms under certain circumstances. Sunsets 6/30/2025. (CD1) |
(S)
6/6/2022- Act 030, 06/03/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB3043 |
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HB2076 HD1 SD2
Tobacco Manufacturer Qualified Escrow Funds; Assignment
RELATING TO TOBACCO MANUFACTURER QUALIFIED ESCROW FUNDS.
Provides a mechanism to assign nonparticipating tobacco manufacturers' qualified escrow fund balances to the State. Provides a mechanism for the financial institution acting as the escrow agent of the qualified escrow fund to petition the courts to authorize transfer of funds to the State when the qualified escrow fund is abandoned. (SD2) |
(H)
4/22/2022- Postponed Indefinitely with 47 Ayes Representative(s) Aquino, Belatti, Branco, Clark, Costales, Eli, Ganaden, Gates, Har, Hashem, Hashimoto, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Johanson, Kapela, Kitagawa, B. Kobayashi, D. Kobayashi, Kong, LoPresti, Lowen, Luke, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, McDermott, McKelvey, Mizuno, Morikawa, Nakamura, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Okimoto, Onishi, Perruso, Quinlan, Saiki, Sayama, Takayama, Takumi, Tam, Tarnas, Todd, Ward, Wildberger, Woodson, Yamane, Yamashita; 0 Noes none; and 4 Excused Representative(s) Holt, Marten, Ohno, Tokioka. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB3044 |
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HB2077 HD1
Employees of the Department of the Attorney General; Civil Service; Exempt Positions
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Converts the positions of the administrator of the Hawaii criminal justice data center and the chief special investigator of the department of the attorney general from civil service status to exempt status. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Har, Kapela, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, McKelvey, Okimoto, Perruso, Todd, Tokioka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB3045 |
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HB2078 HD1
Department of the Attorney General; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the department of the attorney general for use in major litigation involving the State. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB3046 |
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HB2079
Sovereign Immunity
RELATING TO SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY.
Amends section 662-15, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that chapter 662 shall not apply to any claim that an act or omission caused or contributed to, directly or indirectly, a person contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) or its variants. Provides for retroactive application to January 1, 2020. Provides that any waiver of sovereign immunity with respect to claims that an act or omission caused or contributed to, directly or indirectly, an individual contracting COVID-19 or its variants that accrued on or after January 1, 2020, is expressly withdrawn. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on PDP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP, JHA, FIN |
SB3047 |
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HB2080 HD1
State Funds; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund ($)
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Authorizes the transfer of excess tax-exempt general obligation bond proceeds from the rental housing revolving fund to the dwelling unit revolving fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/24/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
SB3048 |
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HB2081
Employer Information; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO EMPLOYER INFORMATION.
Amends section 201-13.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to collect and analyze employer information and data. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on LAT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC, JHA |
SB3049 |
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HB2082 HD2
"Hawaii Made"; "Made in Hawaii"; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to promote the acquisition of appropriate patents and copyrights for "Hawaii Made" products and to conduct a study and prepare a plan for the promotion and enforcement of either a "Hawaii Made" or "Made in Hawaii" brand program and evaluate which name to use. Appropriates funds. Effective 10/18/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to EET, CPN/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, CPN/WAM |
SB3050 |
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HB2083
Tax Credit for Research Activities
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Consolidates the survey and the certification requirements for the research activities tax credit, requires the certification based on the date a complete application is received subject to certain conditions, and adds a cap for an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
SB3051 |
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HB2084 HD3 SD1
Important Agricultural Lands; Farm Cluster Housing; County Approval
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Allows landowners and lessees of important agricultural lands to apply to the counties to develop, construct, and maintain farm cluster housing on the lands for rent to farmers and farm employees who actively and currently farm on the land, subject to certain exemptions. Removes restrictions on farm dwellings on important agricultural lands that are stricter than that for farm dwellings within agricultural districts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
SB3052 |
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HB2085
Tax Increment Bonds; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO EXPRESSLY PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATURE MAY AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS AND TO EXCLUDE TAX INCREMENT BONDS FROM DETERMINATIONS OF THE FUNDED DEBT OF THE COUNTIES.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as counties, to issue tax increment bonds and to exclude tax increment bonds in calculating the debt limit of the political subdivisions. |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/JDC, WAM |
SB3053 |
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HB2086 HD1
Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FILM AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND.
Expands funding sources and authorized uses of the Hawaii film and creative industries development special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 10/18/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
SB3054 |
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HB2087
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Extends current sunset date of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2032. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
SB3055 |
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HB2088 HD3 SD2
Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Counties; Property Assessed Financing; Cesspool Upgrade and Conversion; Property Resilience
RELATING TO FINANCING.
Creates a commercial property assessed financing program under the administration of the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. Allows commercial property owners to finance qualifying improvements through a non-ad valorem special property tax assessment. (SD2) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 183, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1284). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/AEN, WAM |
SB3056 |
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HB2089 HD1 SD2
Renewable Portfolio Standards; Electricity
RELATING TO RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Amends the definition of "renewable portfolio standard" to mean a percentage of electrical energy generation, rather than sales, excluding customer-sited fossil fuel generation. Expands the events or circumstances that are beyond an electric utility company's reasonable control to include non-renewable energy generated by electric generation facilities over or of which the electric utility does not have direct control or ownership. Requires electric utility companies to track and annually report data and trends on customer retention and attrition to further inform the calculation of the renewable portfolio standards. Effective 7/1/2022. (SD2) |
(H)
7/6/2022- Act 240, on 07/05/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, CPN |
SB3057 |
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HB2090 HD2
Zero-emission Vehicles; Zero-emission Vehicle Rebate Program; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO ZERO EMISSION TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a zero-emission vehicle rebate program within the public utilities commission to enable low- and moderate-income families greater access to zero-emission vehicles by providing a rebate on the point-of-sale purchase price of zero-emission vehicles. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD2) |
(S)
3/18/2022- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/TRS, CPN/WAM |
SB3058 |
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HB2091 HD2 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (1) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates or authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB3059 |
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HB2092 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (2) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB3060 |
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HB2093 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (3) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB3061 |
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HB2094 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (4) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB3062 |
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HB2095 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (6) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB3063 |
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HB2096 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (8) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB3064 |
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HB2097 HD2 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (9) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates or authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB3065 |
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HB2098 HD1 SD2 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (10) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 266, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1369). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB3066 |
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HB2099 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (11) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB3067 |
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HB2100 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (13) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB3068 |
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HB2101 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (14) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB3069 |
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HB2102 HD1
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND MEDICARE PART B PREMIUM REIMBURSEMENT.
Excludes medicare income related monthly adjustment amounts reimbursement by the State and counties for retired employees hired after June 30, 2022, and their spouses. Effective 12/25/2040. (HD1) |
(S)
3/8/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB3070 |
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HB2103 HD1
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Spousal Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND SPOUSAL MEDICARE PART B PREMIUM REIMBURSEMENT.
Excludes medicare part B premium reimbursement by the State and counties for the spouses of retired employees hired after June 30, 2022. Effective 12/25/2040. (HD1) |
(S)
3/8/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
SB3071 |
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HB2104 HD1
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Investment Records
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND INVESTMENTS.
Exempts the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund from disclosing under chapter 92F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, certain types of alternative investment fund information. Effective 12/25/2040. (HD1) |
(H)
2/23/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
SB3072 |
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HB2105 HD1
Employees' Retirement System; Service-Connected Disability; Accidental Death
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM DISABILITY RETIREMENT.
Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. Effective 12/25/2040. (HD1) |
(S)
3/8/2022- Referred to LCA, JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
SB3073 |
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HB2106
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND.
Makes a general fund appropriation for fiscal year 2021-2022 to further capitalize the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund. |
(H)
2/23/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
SB3074 |
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HB2107 HD1
Franchise Tax; Income Tax; Compliance Resolution Fund
RELATING TO FRANCHISE TAX.
Ensures that the $2,000,000 franchise tax payment is credited in full to the compliance resolution fund for use by the division of financial institutions. Specifies that if franchise tax collections are insufficient, the difference will be derived from income tax collections. Clarifies that franchise tax revenues in excess of $2,000,000 shall be deposited into the general fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
SB3075 |
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HB2108 HD1 SD2
Digital Currency Companies; Licensure; Division of Financial Institutions ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSURE.
Establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of digital currency companies. (SD2) |
(S)
4/28/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 1:30PM; Conference Room 224. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/EET, WAM |
SB3076 |
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HB2109 HD2
Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Act
RELATING TO THE BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY LICENSING ACT.
Adds and updates definitions to satisfy current industry practice needs; aligns and remedies inconsistencies between chapters 438 and 439, Hawaii Revised Statutes; removes the five-year license requirement for barber and beauty operator board of barbering and cosmetology member seats; raises fees for penalties and disciplinary actions; and removes medical clearance requirements. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB3077 |
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HB2110 HD1
One Call Center; Excavation; Residential Properties; Locators
RELATING TO ADVANCE WARNING FOR EXCAVATION.
Applies the existing advance warning requirements to excavators operating on residential properties and locators. Specifies the situations that trigger the requirement to notify emergency services and minimize a hazard. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
SB3078 |
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HB2111 HD1 SD1 CD1
Insurance Code; Limited Lines Producer Licenses; Producers; Surety Bonds; Third Party Administrators; Annuity Transactions
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends the limited lines producer license to include all aspects of travel insurance. Removes references to outdated and obsolete limited lines product offerings. Excludes dental insurers and dental service corporations as third party administrators. Requires renewal certificates and audited financial statements in the annual reports of third party administrators. Beginning 1/1/2023, adopts the revised National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 058, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1158). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
SB3079 |
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HB2112 HD1 SD1
Insurance Code; Credit for Reinsurance; Bilateral Agreements; Assuming Insurer; Ceding Insurer
RELATING TO CREDIT FOR REINSURANCE.
Amends the provisions in the insurance code relating to bilateral agreements on insurance and reinsurance for consistency with the agreements between the United States and European Union and the United States and United Kingdom. (SD1) |
(S)
5/31/2022- Act 028, 05/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1128). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
SB3080 |
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HB2113 HD2 SD1
Money Transmitters; Application; Criminal History Record Check
RELATING TO MONEY TRANSMITTERS.
Minimizes regulatory burden and eliminates redundancy by permitting money transmitter applicants to submit to either a state or federal criminal history record check, rather than both. (SD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 059, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1159). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
SB3081 |
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HB2114 HD1
Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention Act; Distressed Property Consultant; Mortgage Assistance Relief Service
RELATING TO MORTGAGE RESCUE FRAUD.
Amends the definitions of a "distressed property consultant" and "mortgage assistance relief service" in the mortgage rescue fraud prevention act. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/18/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
SB3082 |
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HB2115 HD1 SD1
Mortgage Servicers; Surety Bond; NMLS
RELATING TO MORTGAGE SERVICERS.
Authorizes the Commissioner of Financial Institutions to modify or waive requirements relating to mortgage servicers in chapter 454M, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to implement changes and improvements made to the NMLS. (SD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 060, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1160). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
SB3083 |
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HB2116
Elevator; Elevator Mechanic; Board; License; Chapter 448H
RELATING TO THE ELEVATOR MECHANICS LICENSING BOARD COMPOSITION.
Amends the composition of the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board to replace the ex-officio Department of Labor and Industrial Relations member with a licensed elevator mechanic member. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC |
SB3084 |
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HB2117 HD1
Department of Defense; Hawaii National Guard; The Hawaii Code of Military Justice
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.
Updates the Hawaii Code of Military Justice, by repealing chapter 124A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and adding a new chapter to promote order and discipline in the State Military Forces by fostering an independent military justice system and updating nonjudicial punishment and courts-martial procedures. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
SB3085 |
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HB2118 HD1
Cybersecurity; Department of Defense; Office of Homeland Security
RELATING TO CYBERSECURITY.
Codifies the existing Hawaii state cybersecurity program, administered by the office of homeland security in partnership with specified entities, to oversee cybersecurity and cyber resiliency matters. Eliminates the state cybersecurity, economic, education, and infrastructure security coordinator position. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
SB3086 |
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HB2119 HD2 SD1
Emergency Management Assistance Compact; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT.
Creates a new Emergency Management Assistance Compact. Repeals the existing Emergency Management Assistance Compact. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/20/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 883). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP, CMV, FIN |
SB3087 |
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HB2120 HD1 SD2 CD1
Department of Defense; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies current practices, policies, and procedures of the state emergency management program and updates it with the prevailing emergency management best practices. Highlights the intent of the State, Governor, and emergency management agencies to address environmental and climate impacts on emergency management. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 099, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1199). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/AEN, WAM |
SB3088 |
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HB2121
Emergency Management
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Amends chapter 127A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to clarify State and local authority, ensure effective and adaptable emergency response, and further the goals of transparency and democratic accountability. Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be construed as permitting actions inconsistent with the state constitution. Amends chapter 127A, HRS, to provide for greater clarity and specificity regarding the scope of suspensions of law. Clarifies that Hawaii's emergency management system includes coordination between State and county emergency management functions, where appropriate. Clarifies the legal framework governing the extension and termination of emergency periods. Adds the definition of the term "severe weather warning" as used in section 127A-30, HRS. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to PDP, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP, JHA |
SB3089 |
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HB2122 HD1
Federal Indirect Overhead Reimbursements; Department of Education; State Public Charter School Commission
RELATING TO FEDERAL INDIRECT OVERHEAD REIMBURSEMENTS.
Broadens the purposes for which indirect costs incurred by the department of education, state public charter school commission, or a charter authorizer from federal grants may be reimbursed. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Ward excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
SB3090 |
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HB2123 HD1
Department of Education; Profit and School Credit for Students; School Commercial Enterprises
RELATING TO OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS IN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOLS.
Broadens the scope of profit-making operations students may engage in at schools to include commercial enterprises; provided that engagement in commercial enterprises shall be related to the primary educational purposes of the school, career pathway, academy, or program. Allows students to receive school credit, compensation, or both, when they engage in profit-making operations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Ward excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
SB3091 |
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HB2124 HD1
Department of Education; Commercial Enterprises; Student Interns; Revenue and Expenditures; Liability
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES IN SCHOOLS.
Deems student interns engaging in commercial enterprises to be employees of the State. Allows the department of education to use revenue from commercial enterprises. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Okimoto, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
SB3092 |
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HB2125 HD2
Harassment of an Educational Worker; Misdemeanor; DOE; BOE
RELATING TO OFFICIAL SCHOOL BUSINESS.
Requires DOE and BOE to take certain steps to better address harassment of its employees. Creates the offense of harassment of an educational worker for disrupting or interfering with the administration or functions of any school, school administration office, or school board. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/23/2022- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, JDC |
SB3093 |
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HB2126 HD1
Department of Education; Virtual School; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A VIRTUAL SCHOOL.
Makes an emergency appropriation for a department of education virtual school and authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
SB3094 |
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HB2127 HD1
Department of Education; Maintenance Base Yard; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A MAINTENANCE BASE YARD.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide for an emergency appropriation for the department of education to build a new maintenance base yard. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Ward excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
SB3095 |
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HB2128
Department of Education; Agriculture; Innovation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR AN AGRICULTURE INNOVATION CENTER.
Provides an emergency appropriation for the department of education to build an agriculture innovation center. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to AGR, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, EDN, FIN |
SB3096 |
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HB2129 HD1
Department of Education; Professional Development; Teachers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS.
Provides an appropriation for the department of education to provide twenty-one additional hours of professional development for teachers. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/9/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAT with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, McDermott excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, LAT, FIN |
SB3097 |
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HB2130 HD1
Department of Education; Lead Abatement; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR LEAD ABATEMENT.
Makes an emergency appropriation for lead abatement measures at department of education elementary schools. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
SB3098 |
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HB2131
Earned Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Extends the availability of the state earned income tax credit until tax year 2028. |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
SB3099 |
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HB2132
Constitutional Tax Refund for Resident Taxpayers
RELATING TO CONSTITUTIONAL TAX REFUND FOR RESIDENT TAXPAYERS..
Creates a one-time income tax refund for resident taxpayers that shall be refunded to implement the provision of article VII, section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
SB3100 |
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HB2133
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Homestead Development; General Excise Tax Exemption
RELATING TO TAX EXEMPTION.
Exempts any homestead development for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise taxes. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB3101 |
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HB2134 HD1
Counties; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Infrastructure; Maintenance
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Requires the counties to maintain infrastructure within sixty days and under specified conditions, as part of any housing development for the department of Hawaiian home lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
SB3102 |
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HB2135 HD2 SD1
Historic Preservation; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction, except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/WTL, WAM |
SB3103 |
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HB2136
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Interim rules
RELATING TO INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands after beneficiary consultation and upon approval by the Hawaiian Homes Commission to issue interim rules that shall be exempt from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. The interim rules shall be effective for not more than eighteen months. |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA |
SB3104 |
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HB2137
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Adoption
RELATING TO ADOPTION.
Allows an adopted individual to benefit both by relationship through a natural parent and through an adoptive parent in a disposition or other designation as provided for in accordance with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, or administrative rules. Allows the adopted individual and individual's natural family to continue having the same familial relationship. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB3105 |
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HB2138 HD1
Department of Human Services; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM CIVIL SERVICE FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Permanently exempts eight specified positions in the department of human services from civil service. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) McKelvey, Todd voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso voting no (2) and none excused (0). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
SB3106 |
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HB2139 HD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Application Screening Fee; Tenant Report; Credit Report
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Allows a landlord or the landlord's agent, when processing an application to rent residential property, to charge an application screening fee for the cost of requesting a tenant report or credit report for a potential tenant. Requires landlords to refund any unused amount of the application screening fee and, upon request, provide a receipt for payment of the application screening fee. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
SB3107 |
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HB2140
Homelessness; Housing; Ohana Zones pilot program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
Extends the Ohana Zones pilot program to June 30, 2026. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
SB3108 |
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HB2141 HD1 SD2
Department of Human Services; Legislative Reports
RELATING TO REPORTS TO THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Removes outdated reporting requirements for the Department of Human Services, including the Office of Youth Services. (SD2) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 126, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1227). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS, JDC/WAM |
SB3109 |
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HB2142
Department of Human Services; Child Care Grant Programs
RELATING TO CHILD CARE GRANT PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Renames the Preschool Grant Program Special Fund to the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund, authorizes the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund to be used to give grants to child care facilities, adds federal funds as one of the fund sources for the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund, changes the legislative report due date for the Preschool Open Doors Special Fund and Child Care Grant Program Special Fund from August 31 to twenty days prior to the start of the next legislative session, and deletes the authority to expend without an appropriation for the Preschool Open Doors Special Fund and Child Care Grant Program Special Fund statutes to conform to section 5 of article VII of the Hawaii State Constitution. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
SB3110 |
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HB2143
Family Resource Centers; Department of Human Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS.
Establishes the Family Resource Centers Pilot Program, establishes one FTE Family Resource Centers Coordinator position, and appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
SB3111 |
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HB2144
Department of Human Services; Criminal History Background Checks
RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Authorizes state and national criminal history checks for current and prospective employees, volunteers, and contractors and their employees, agents, and volunteers who are in positions that require close proximity to children, young adults, or vulnerable adults receiving child welfare services, social services, or certain other benefits and services from the department. Makes non-substantial conforming amendments to sections 345-2.5 and 846-2.7, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective upon approval. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, JHA |
SB3112 |
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HB2145 HD1
Executive Office on Aging; Kupuna Care; Kupuna Caregivers; Kupuna Care and Caregiver Support Services
RELATING TO KUPUNA CARE PROGRAM.
Incorporates the kupuna caregivers program into the kupuna care program and adds services for care recipients, caregivers, and employed caregivers. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
SB3113 |
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HB2146 HD2
Marriage; License to Solemnize; Fees
RELATING TO MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Establishes a fee for all licenses to solemnize a marriage. Allows DOH to increase the fee, subject to certain requirements. Requires DOH to account for the collection and deposit of the fee. Repeals the expiration of and fees specific to civil licenses to solemnize marriages. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
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3/11/2022- Referred to HTH, JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, JDC/WAM |
SB3114 |
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HB2147 HD1
Federal Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; Department of Health; Permits
RELATING TO MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL PERMITS.
Reinstates the Department of Health's authority to permit federal municipal solid waste landfills. (HD1) |
(S)
4/21/2022- Act 009, 04/21/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN |
SB3115 |
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HB2148 HD2
Water Pollution Control; Water Quality Certification and Enforcement; Penalties; Department of Health
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION CONTROL.
Adds, amends, and reorganizes sections in chapter 342D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to consolidate water quality certification requirements and include wetlands in the definition of "state waters". Clarifies the director of health's responsibility as a certifying agency. Increases maximum statutory civil penalties to match the amounts of federal penalties and the state penalty. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to HTH/AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH/AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
SB3116 |
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HB2149
Newborn; Newborn Hearing Screening; Newborn Hearing Diagnosis; Diagnostic Audiologic Evaluation
RELATING TO NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS.
Amends the newborn hearing screening statute to mandate reporting of diagnostic audiologic evaluation results to improve hearing follow-up of infants. Updates definitions and terminology. |
(H)
2/2/2022- Re-referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB3117 |
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HB2150
Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Effective 1/1/2023. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC |
SB3118 |
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HB2151
Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; E liquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; License Fee; Retail Permit Fee
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as wholesalers or dealers of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices. Effective January 1, 2023. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, CPC |
SB3119 |
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HB2152
Office of Healthcare Assurance Special Fund; Ceiling
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HEALTHCARE ASSURANCE SPECIAL FUND.
Increase the ceiling of the Office of Healthcare Assurance Special Fund to meet expanding program needs and diminish dependence on the general fund. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
SB3120 |
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HB2153
Persons with a Disability, Funding
RELATING TO FUNDING FOR PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Creates an accessible parking special account within the disability and communication access board special fund. Increases the state vehicle registration fee by $1, to be deposited into the accessible parking special account. Requires all costs associated with the statewide parking program for persons with disabilities to be appropriated from the accessible parking special account beginning July 1, 2023. |
(H)
2/3/2022- Re-referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 7 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
SB3121 |
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HB2154
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Oahu Region; Department of Health; Transition; Working Group; Appropriation. ($)
RELATING TO ACT 212, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021.
Extends the deadline to complete the transfer of the Oahu regional health care system from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB3122 |
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HB2155 HD1
Birth Defects Program; Birth Defects Special Fund; Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund; Marriage License Fee
RELATING TO FEES.
Amends the marriage license statute to support the Hawaii birth defects program, modernization of the vital statistics system, operating costs of marriage license agents, and spouse and child abuse programs of the department of human services and of the judiciary. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to HTH/HMS, JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH/HMS, JDC/WAM |
SB3123 |
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HB2156
Department of Health; Emergency Appropriation; Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR COSTS RESULTING FROM THE RELEASE OF PETROLEUM FROM THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Health for response activities and enforcement relating to the petroleum leaks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH/EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH/EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB3124 |
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HB2157
Emergency Appropriation; Department of Health ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR COVID-19 VACCINATIONS.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds to support COVID vaccination activities. Effective upon approval. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to PDP/HHH, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP/HHH, FIN |
SB3125 |
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HB2158 HD1
Boiler and Elevator Safety Law; DLIR
RELATING TO THE BOILER AND ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
Allows the director of labor and industrial relations to permit owner-user inspectors in the exclusive employment of owner-user inspection organizations to perform inspections on pressure retaining items. Extends the time from ten to thirteen years for the director to reimburse the general fund from the boiler and elevator revolving fund. Effective 12/25/2040. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB3126 |
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HB2159 HD1 SD2
Hawaii Workforce Development Council; Hawaii Workforce Development Board; Conflict of Interest
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS.
Renames the Hawaii Workforce Development Council as the Hawaii Workforce Development Board. Requires the Governor to appoint an Executive Director of the Board from a list of three nominees submitted by the Board. Prohibits members of the Hawaii Workforce Development Board and local workforce development boards from engaging in any activity determined to constitute a conflict of interest. (SD2) |
(H)
4/28/2022- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-29-22 5:00PM in conference room 224. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
SB3127 |
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HB2160
Adequate Reserve Fund
ELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND.
Amends the definition of "adequate reserve fund" to exclude the benefit cost rate from June 2020 through August 2021 effective from 2023 to 2030. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB3128 |
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HB2161
Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TRUST FUND.
Appropriates funds into the unemployment compensation trust fund. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB3129 |
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HB2162 HD1
Mooring Permit; Transfer
RELATING TO TRANSFERABILITY OF MOORING PERMITS.
Allows a holder of a mooring permit within a state small boat harbor to transfer the mooring permit under certain terms and conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
SB3130 |
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HB2163 HD1
State Boating Facility Lease Program Pilot Program
RELATING TO A STATE BOATING FACILITY LEASE PROGRAM.
Establishes a state boating facility lease pilot program within the department of land and natural resources. Clarifies that a private partner under lease with the department may assist with development, management, and maintenance of a state boating facility. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ganaden, Lowen, Marten, Perruso, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
SB3131 |
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HB2164
Water License
RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF WATER LICENSES BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Clarifies the conditions and manner in which the Board of Land and Natural Resources may dispose of water by license. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB3132 |
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HB2165
Public Lands; Disposition by Negotiation
RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC LANDS BY NEGOTIATION.
Includes leases for commercial, industrial, and hotel or resort purposes eligible for disposition by negotiation pursuant to section 171-59(b), Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(H)
2/15/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
SB3133 |
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HB2166 HD1
Turtle Bay Conservation Easement; Debt Service
RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON THE TURTLE BAY REIMBURSABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Streamlines the process for completing the department of land and natural resources' required annual payment of debt service on the reimbursable general obligation bonds for Turtle Bay. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
SB3134 |
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HB2167 HD1
Historic Preservation Review; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Transfers authority for certain reviews of projects in conjunction with section 6E-42, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from the department of land and natural resources to the counties. Provides financial assistance to the counties to conduct the reviews. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB3135 |
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HB2168
Relating to the Electronic Prescription Accountability System
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Amends subsection 329-101(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require that a dispenser of a controlled substance report the filling of a controlled substance prescription to the State's Electronic Prescription Accountability System in real time, or report "zero" not less than once every seven days if no controlled substances prescriptions are filled. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC |
SB3136 |
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HB2169 HD1 SD2 CD1
Comprehensive Offender Reentry System; Department of Public Safety
RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE OFFENDER REENTRY SYSTEM.
Clarifies that the Department of Public Safety's role is to work with the Department of Transportation and county examiners of drivers to assist inmates in obtaining civil identification cards necessary to transition into the workforce, access social services, and secure housing, rather than issue civil identification cards. (CD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 103, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB3137 |
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HB2170
Methadone Treatment Programs
RELATING TO METHADONE TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
Amends chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the medical director of a methadone treatment program to conduct a medical evaluation that offers testing for Hepatitis C exposure and infection. Requires that a methadone treatment program have policies and procedures in place for screening and referrals to care and curative treatment. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC |
SB3138 |
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HB2171 HD2 SD1 CD1
Law Enforcement; Corrections and Rehabilitation; Training Center; DPS; DOT; AG; Office of Homeland Security; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Establishes a Department of Law Enforcement to consolidate and administer criminal law enforcement and investigations functions of the State effective upon approval and reestablishes the Department of Public Safety as an independent Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to administer the corrections, rehabilitation, and reentry of the inmate population effective 1/1/2024. Transfers the law enforcement functions of the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Law Enforcement effective 1/1/2024, and the law enforcement functions of the Department of Transportation, the non-statutorily mandated functions of the investigations division of the Department of the Attorney General, and the Office of Homeland Security to the Department of Law Enforcement effective 1/1/2024. Establishes a training center and also establishes a law enforcement complex for the department of law enforcement. Establishes positions and appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 278, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1381). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB3139 |
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HB2172
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Mandatory Reporting
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT MANDATORY REPORTING.
Creates a new section under chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the holder of a controlled substances registration to immediately report orally the theft, embezzlement, fraud, or diversion of a controlled substance in the holder's inventory. Requires the submission of a written report to the administrator of the Narcotics Enforcement Division that provides all information related to the theft, embezzlement, fraud, or diversion of controlled substances in the holder's inventory, including but not limited to, records, reports, and any image, film, video, or other electronic medium. Establishes a misdemeanor penalty for a person who prevents another from reporting, or who knowingly fails to provide information as required. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
SB3140 |
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HB2173
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Updates the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with amendments in the federal controlled substances law as required by section 329-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
SB3141 |
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HB2174 HD1
Workers' Compensation Law; Reserve Public Safety Law Enforcement Officers
RELATING TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW.
Amends the title of chapter 386, part V, subpart C, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to add reserve public safety law enforcement officers. Amends the workers' compensation law to include reserve public safety law enforcement officers to the list of covered volunteer occupations. Allows reserve public safety law enforcement officers who are injured under the conditions specified in section 386-3, HRS, to receive workers' compensation. Adds reserve public safety law enforcement officers to the list of volunteers who are covered under the conditions for computing average weekly wages. Effective 12/25/2040. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB3142 |
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HB2175
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2021; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2021. |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
SB3143 |
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HB2176 HD1
State Taxation Board of Review; Decision Making; Meeting Requirements; Notice Requirements
RELATING TO THE STATE TAXATION BOARD OF REVIEW.
Authorizes the members of the State Taxation Board of Review to validate the board's actions with a concurrence of the majority of members who heard the appeal. Clarifies that board meetings are contested case hearings and provides notice requirements. Clarifies the legal and evidentiary framework the board may use in reaching its decisions. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB3144 |
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HB2177 HD2
State Tax Administration; Electronic Filing; Electronic Funds Transfer; Tax Clearances; Interest Rate; Nonresident Withholding
RELATING TO STATE TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Expands the department of taxation's authority to require electronic filings. Requires certain tax return preparers to file returns electronically. Repeals the authorization to require electronic funds transfer or electronic filing if the federal government required that person to file or pay electronically. Removes the timeliness requirement from the electronic funds transfer penalty. Removes the authority of the department of taxation to charge for certified copies of tax clearances. Clarifies tax clearances for liquor license holders. Increases the aggregate cap on late filing penalties. Adds an additional penalty category for late filing of certain informational returns where no tax is due. Clarifies the interest calculations for taxes paid pending appeal. Provides that a partnership, estate, or trust is liable for the required withholding from a nonresident taxpayer's distributive share of income. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
4/5/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/WAM |
SB3145 |
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HB2178 HD2
Tax Expenditure Accountability; Tax Expenditures; Disclosure
RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires laws that enact, modify, or extend the availability of a tax expenditure to contain specific information, revenue estimates, and analyses before becoming law. Allows the disclosure of certain tax expenditure information. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB3146 |
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HB2179 HD1 SD1
Collection of Delinquent Taxes; Tax Liens; Civil Judgments
RELATING TO COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES.
Authorizes the Director of Taxation to apply to the circuit court to convert certain tax liens into enforceable civil judgments. (SD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 078, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/WAM |
SB3147 |
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HB2180
Department of Transportation; Hawaii Revised Statutes, Repeal
RELATING TO HARBORS.
Repeals sections 266-2.3, and 266-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the purpose of deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. |
(S)
4/13/2022- Act 006, 04/13/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
SB3148 |
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HB2181
Stormwater Fees; State Exemption
RELATING TO STORMWATER FEES.
Exempts the State, and its departments and agencies, from county stormwater user fees. Prohibits a county from denying services to the State or its departments and agencies by reason of nonpayment of user fees. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
SB3149 |
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HB2182 HD1
Transportation; State Highway Safety Council
RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SAFETY COUNCIL.
Reduces the membership of the State Highway Safety Council appointed by the Governor from twenty to ten. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/1/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, JHA |
SB3150 |
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HB2183 HD1
Procurement; Professional Services; Alternative Procurement Approval
RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
Allows a purchasing agency to submit a request for alternative procurement approval from the chief procurement officer or chief procurement officer's designee if less than three qualified persons respond to a solicitation. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Tam voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
SB3151 |
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HB2184
Emergency appropriation; Department of Transportation; Special Maintenance Program ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Makes an emergency appropriation to authorize additional funds for the Department of Transportation Highways Division's special maintenance program. |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
SB3152 |
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HB2185 HD1
University of Hawaii; Authorization of Revenue Bonds ($)
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the University of Hawaii to issue an unspecified amount in revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the construction, maintenance, and modernization of qualifying capital improvement projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB3153 |
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HB2186
University of Hawaii; University Districts; Campus Development
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY DISTRICTS.
Provides a framework that supports consistent land use planning and development across the University of Hawaii system through designation of university districts that may include the voluntary addition of real property held by a qualified person adjacent to campuses for development consistent with university district plans and rules. |
(H)
2/2/2022- The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, WAL, FIN |
SB3154 |
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HB2187 HD1
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS.
Changes the number of terms of University of Hawaii Board of Regent members that should expire each year from three to two. Adjusts the terms of members appointed between 2022-2026 to realign the number of terms scheduled to expire each year. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, JHA, FIN |
SB3155 |
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HB2188
University of Hawaii; Tuition and Fees Special Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TUITION AND FEES SPECIAL FUND.
To recognize the cost-sharing agreement for overall personnel expenses between State general funds and funds in the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund for appropriated general fund positions as beneficial to both the University of Hawaii and the State. Specifies conditions for exemptions for the University of Hawaii from sections 87A-39(a) and 88-125(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB3156 |
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HB2189
Beer; Distilled Spirits; Direct Shipping; Manufacturers
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the liquor commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MORIKAWA, MIZUNO |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB2289 |
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HB2190
Income Taxation; Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit; HDOA; Extension
RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
Clarifies that a taxpayer may claim the important agricultural land qualified agricultural cost tax credit no earlier than the third taxable year after application for first-year certification of the credit. Extends the time that the department of agriculture may certify the important agricultural land qualified agricultural costs tax credit from 12/31/2021 to 12/31/2031. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to AGR, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MORIKAWA, HASHEM, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, TODD |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
SB2435 |
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HB2191
CIP; Forty-ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-ninth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA |
FIN |
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HB2192
Judiciary; Coercive Control
RELATING TO COERCIVE CONTROL.
Adds coercive control to the factors a court may consider in determining the best interest of the child. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
MATAYOSHI, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER |
HHH, JHA |
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HB2193 HD1
Early Childhood Registry; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD REGISTRY.
Requires the staff of licensed and registered early childhood programs to annually provide specific information to the Department of Human Services' Early Childhood Workforce Registry. Requires a report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
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2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KITAGAWA, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
HHH, FIN |
SB2700 |
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HB2194
Golf Courses and Driving Ranges; Strict Liability; Tort Law
RELATING TO GOLF COURSES AND DRIVING RANGES.
Makes owners and operators of golf courses and driving ranges strictly liable for property damage to surrounding residential properties caused by golf balls hit by patrons of the golf course or driving range unless the owners and operators can show they took reasonable steps to prevent golf balls from leaving the golf course or driving range. |
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2/8/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KITAGAWA, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MIZUNO, OHNO, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
WAL, JHA |
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HB2195 HD2 SD1 CD1
Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes a cesspool compliance pilot grant project to assist low- and moderate-income property owners, including lessees on Hawaiian home lands, with the costs of upgrading, converting, or connecting certain cesspools. Appropriates funds. Sunsets on 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 153, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1254). |
KITAGAWA, BRANCO, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, B. Kobayashi |
HTH/AEN, WAM |
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HB2196 HD1
Stream Maintenance Reimbursement Pilot Program; Debris Clearing; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STREAM MAINTENANCE.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to establish and implement a two-year stream maintenance reimbursement pilot program to reimburse homeowners for clearing debris in and around streams near their property. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/11/2022- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
KITAGAWA, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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HB2197 HD1 SD1 CD1
Criminal Offense; Gambling; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Amends the definition of "advance gambling activity" to repeal playing or participating in any form of gambling activity. Amends the requisite state of mind for promoting gambling in the first and second degree to recklessness and criminal negligence, respectively. Amends the offenses of promoting gambling in the first and second degree to a class B felony and class C felony, respectively. Amends the offense of gambling to repeal advancing any gambling activity. Excludes the offenses of promoting gambling in the first and second degree from qualifying for deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea. (CD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 111, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1211). |
KITAGAWA, BRANCO, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAM |
JDC |
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HB2198
DLNR; Beaches; Commercial Beach Equipment; Presetting
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON BEACHES.
Prohibits any person from presetting commercial beach equipment on beaches encumbered with easements in favor of the public. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TARNAS, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER |
WAL, JHA |
SB3377 |
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HB2199 HD1
Fishponds; Restocking; Restoration; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Appropriates funds to support the department of land and natural resources in restoring and restocking fishponds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
TARNAS, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
SB3378 |
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HB2200 HD1
Ports-of-entry Biosecurity Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Appropriates funds to continue the ports-of-entry biosecurity program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
TARNAS, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
WAL, FIN |
SB3379 |
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HB2201
Noise; Commercial Vehicles; Business Establishments; State Highway Fund; Fines
RELATING TO NOISE.
Prohibits commercial vehicles from making pickups from, or deliveries to, business establishments during certain times of the day and within a certain proximity of single-family residences in the performance of the vehicles' pickup or delivery. Establishes fines. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
MARTEN, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HHH, CPC |
SB2749 |
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HB2202 HD1
Ohia Lehua; State Symbols; Endemic Tree
RELATING TO STATE SYMBOLS.
Designates ohia lehua as the state endemic tree. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
MARTEN, BELATTI, BRANCO, GATES, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Mizuno, Nakashima |
CAI, JHA |
SB2059 |
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HB2203 HD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; DIBSHawaii LLC
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST DIBSHAWAII LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist DIBSHawaii LLC in the construction of a net zero carbon capture storage utilization platform that will recover vented carbon dioxide emissions and scrub them into food grade liquid carbon dioxide. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
MARTEN, ILAGAN, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAM, WILDBERGER |
EEP, FIN |
SB2865 |
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HB2204
Traditional Midwives; Childbirth
RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
Exempts traditional midwives from midwifery licensing requirements. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
KONG, ILAGAN |
HHH, CPC, JHA |
SB2661 |
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HB2205
Department of Health; Certificate of Need; Health Care Facilities; Health Care Services
RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF NEED.
Eliminates the certificate of need requirement for all health care facilities and health care services except for nursing homes, hospices, intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled, and ambulance service providers. |
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1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
KONG, ILAGAN, LoPresti, McKelvey, Wildberger |
HHH, CPC |
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HB2206 HD1 SD2
UH; University of Hawaii at Manoa; University of Hawaii at Hilo; Athletics; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa for athletics, provided that the Board of Regents considers fiscal matters pertaining to coaching contracts and the termination of certain athletic personnel for cause. Appropriates funds to University of Hawaii at Hilo for athletics. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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4/18/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 872). |
TODD, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN |
HRE, WAM |
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HB2207
Department of Agriculture; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Feral Pigs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL PIGS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for feral pig control. |
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1/28/2022- Referred to WAL/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TODD, BRANCO, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, WILDBERGER |
WAL/AGR, FIN |
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HB2208 HD1
Sexual Abuse; Minors; Civil Action; State of Limitations; Certificate of Merit; Trauma-Informed Response
RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse may be initiated, including an otherwise time barred action. Adopts certain procedural requirements prior to the filing of a civil action for childhood sexual abuse or naming of "Doe" defendants. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on trauma informed response. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
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3/11/2022- Re-Referred to HMS, JDC. |
ICHIYAMA, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
HMS, JDC |
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HB2209
Domestic Abuse; Order for Protection; Minors; Family Court; Judiciary
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Specifies that any minor who resides in the same household as the victim of domestic abuse may file a petition for an order of protection or temporary restraining order. |
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2/10/2022- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ICHIYAMA, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
HHH, JHA |
SB2396 |
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HB2210
Abortion Care; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Transgender; Gender Non-Binary
RELATING TO ABORTION CARE.
Clarifies that access to abortion care is inclusive of all pregnant people in the State. Repeals a criminal penalty for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies that advanced practice registered nurses may provide abortion care. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
ICHIYAMA, BELATTI, CLARK, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
HHH, CPC, JHA |
SB2282 |
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HB2211
Paternity Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Exemption from Mediation
RELATING TO FAMILY.
Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Amends the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings by disallowing mediation when there are allegations of domestic violence. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
ICHIYAMA, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
HHH, JHA |
SB2642 |
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HB2212
Creation of a pre-tax home buyer down payment savings account.
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOMEOWNERSHIP INCENTIVES.
Implementation of IRS pre-tax savings plans to assist first time home buyers with saving for down payment and closing costs. |
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2/3/2022- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATSUMOTO, BRANCO, ELI, HAR, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
HSG, ECD, FIN |
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HB2213 HD1 SD1
Theft of Mail
RELATING TO MAIL THEFT.
Establishes the misdemeanor offense of theft of mail. (SD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 112, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212). |
MATSUMOTO, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GATES, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, WILDBERGER |
JDC |
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HB2214
Social Worker; Public Safety; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SOCIAL WORKERS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM FOR IMPAIRED OFFENDERS.
Establishes a pilot program in the department of public safety to hire five social workers to accompany officers on incidents involving persons that may suffer from substance addiction, mental illness, homelessness, or other catastrophic afflictions. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GATES, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, WARD, WILDBERGER, Tam |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
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HB2215 HD1
On-site Early Childhood Facilities; Tax credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR ON-SITE EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES.
Establishes an income tax credit for employers who create on-site early childhood facilities, to be applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022. Establishes and appropriates funds for an on-site early childhood facility coordinator position. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
MATSUMOTO, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GATES, HAR, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
EDN, ECD, FIN |
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HB2216
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
RELATING TO DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS.
Establishes Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts for all working taxpayers. Defines qualifying individuals and eligible expenses. Outlines the requirements and limitations of the accounts. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022 |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, HAR, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
HHH, ECD, FIN |
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HB2217
CIP; Thirty-fifth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-fifth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAKUMI |
FIN |
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HB2218 HD1 SD1
Frank T. Okimoto Reef Runway; Daniel K. Inouye International Airport; Designation
RELATING TO THE FRANK T. OKIMOTO REEF RUNWAY.
Designates as the Frank T. Okimoto Reef Runway the reef runway at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. (SD1) |
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4/28/2022- Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800). |
D. KOBAYASHI, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO |
TRS, WAM |
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HB2219
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Bank of the State of Hawaii Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A BANK OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Establishes the Bank of the State of Hawaii working group to propose legislation to establish a state-operated bank of the State of Hawaii. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
2/9/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, McDermott excused (2). |
D. KOBAYASHI, BRANCO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, NAKAMURA, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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HB2220 HD1 SD1
Nursing; Faculty; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NURSING.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to increase the State's capacity to train new nurses and project future nursing workforce needs. Provides that the nursing program at the University of Hawaii, West Oahu be reinstated as a condition to the appropriation. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1) |
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3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAKAYAMA, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
HRE/HTH, WAM |
SB3352 |
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HB2221
Nursing Workforce; Nursing Vacancies; Faculty Positions; Grants; Training and Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NURSING WORKFORCE.
Appropriates funds to support Hawaii's nursing workforce and address the nursing workforce shortage by increasing University of Hawaii nursing faculty positions, providing education grants to qualified students who represent underrepresented persons in nursing, and providing greater training and development for nurses. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAKAYAMA, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KONG, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Matayoshi |
HHH, HET, FIN |
SB3353 |
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HB2222
District Courts; Claim Limit
RELATING TO THE DISTRICT COURTS.
Increases the monetary threshold for claims over which the district courts have jurisdiction from $40,000 to $60,000. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAKAYAMA |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2223
Judiciary; Small Claims Division; Jurisdiction
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Increases the maximum monetary claim and maximum amount for certain cases that may be filed in the small claims division of the district court from $5,000 to $10,000. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAKAYAMA |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2224
Labor; Employee; Overtime Pay; DLIR
RELATING TO LABOR.
Increases the income threshold that excludes certain employees from overtime pay. Effective 1/1/2023. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TODD, BRANCO, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAM, WILDBERGER |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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HB2225 HD1 SD1
HTDC; Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program; Manufacturing Assistance Grant Program; Accelerator Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii technology development corporation for its grant programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/19/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 718). |
QUINLAN, HOLT, LUKE, OKIMOTO, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
EET, WAM |
SB3358 |
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HB2226 HD1
Tax Credit for Research Activities; Requirements; Survey; Certification; Caps
RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Adds a cap for an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities per taxable year for the tax credit for research activities. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements. Amends the annual aggregate cap. Requires certification on a first-come, first-served basis to be based on the date a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions, for the tax credit. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
QUINLAN, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, LUKE, MCKELVEY, OKIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
ECD, FIN |
SB2599 |
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HB2227 HD1
Hawaii-made Products; Hawaii-processed Products; Enforcement; DCCA; DBEDT; "Hawaii Made" Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE "MADE IN HAWAII" PROGRAM.
Transfers the enforcement of the "Made in Hawaii" trademark from the department of agriculture to the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Renames the "Hawaii Made" program the "Made in Hawaii" program. Appropriates funds. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
QUINLAN, GANADEN, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, LoPresti, Tam |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB2080 |
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HB2228 HD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Infrastructure Tax Credit; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO FILM INFRASTRUCTURE TAX CREDIT.
Creates a nonrefundable twenty percent film infrastructure tax credit. Requires that the film infrastructure project must spend an unspecified amount on buildings, facilities, or installations. Caps the credit at an unspecified amount per year. Effective 10/18/2050. (HD1) |
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2/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) D. Kobayashi voting no (1) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
QUINLAN, AQUINO, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
ECD, FIN |
SB2167 |
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HB2229 HD1 SD1
University of Hawaii; College of Engineering; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Ehukai Beach Park; Oahu North Shore; Coastal Erosion; Sand Burritos; Sandbag Walls; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COASTAL EROSION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a two-year program at the University of Hawaii, College of Engineering to study the impact of sandbag walls, or "sand burritos", on sand movement patterns and coastal erosion and on public trust resources, including beach access, coastal water quality, and recreation, at Ehukai Beach Park; including from the shoreline area near Ke Ike road to Sunset beach. Requires a report to the legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
QUINLAN |
HRE/WTL, WAM |
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HB2230
Public Utilities Commission; Motor Carriers; Tour Bus Operators; Fees
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Specifies that the fee for a common or contract carrier by motor vehicle that is a tour bus operator is 2.5 per cent of the tour bus operator's gross revenues or $20, whichever is greater. |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
QUINLAN, ILAGAN, MARTEN |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2231
DOTAX; Retention; Employment; Attorneys
RELATING TO STATE DEPARTMENTS.
Allows the department of taxation to retain or employ attorneys, by contract or otherwise. |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
QUINLAN, HOLT, NISHIMOTO, D. Kobayashi |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2232
Self-Defense; Deadly Force; Duty to Retreat
RELATING TO THE USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
Explicitly authorizes a person to use protective force, including deadly force, in the person's home under certain circumstances. Repeals statutory language that permits a person to use deadly force at the person's place of work in some circumstances. Prohibits the protective use of force if the person can maintain safety by retreating, unless the person is in the person's home; or by complying with certain demands. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
QUINLAN |
JHA |
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HB2233 HD1 SD2
DHS; TANF; TAONF; Housing Assistance; System Modification
RELATING TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services to provide additional housing assistance subsidies of up to $500 per month to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Temporary Assistance for Other Needy Families (TAONF) program participants who are participating in the First-To-Work program. (SD2) |
(H)
7/6/2022- Act 237, on 07/01/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339). |
NAKAMURA, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KONG, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
HMS, WAM |
SB2150 |
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HB2234
Department of Agriculture; Tropical Flowers and Foliage; Plant Materials; Distribution Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with agricultural growers and researchers to develop and implement a program to safely distribute disease- and insect-free tropical plant materials to Hawaii farmers. Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules to specify the plant species and varieties that warrant additional regulations. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/9/2022- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
YAMASHITA |
AGR, FIN |
SB2327 |
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HB2235
Exception to Limitation of Attendees at Informal Meetings; Sunshine Laws
RELATING TO INFORMAL MEETINGS.
Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official county council business for purposes of permitted interactions. Clarifies that such meetings shall be meetings that are open to the public. |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
YAMASHITA |
GVR, JHA |
SB2368 |
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HB2236
Income Tax Credits; Sunset; Annual Reduction
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Requires that new income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2022 include a five-year sunset or an annual one-third reduction. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
YAMASHITA |
ECD, FIN |
SB2337 |
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HB2237
Dam and Reservoir Removal; Studies; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation; Report ($)
RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to prepare all studies to determine the health and safety issues of flooding to surrounding areas and safe removal or retirement of a dam or reservoir upon the request of a homeowner association or homeowner of property where a dam or reservoir is situated. Appropriates funds for a two-year pilot program to study dam removal in counties with a population of less than two hundred thousand people. Requires a report to the legislature. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
YAMASHITA |
WAL, FIN |
SB3225 |
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HB2238
Disputed Roads; Road Maintenance; Quitclaim
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Specifies that a government agency does not assume ownership or jurisdiction over a disputed road solely through maintenance or repair activities. Authorizes the State to transfer ownership of roads in favor of counties by quitclaim if requested by the county. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to TRN, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
YAMASHITA |
TRN, WAL, JHA |
SB2366 |
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HB2239 HD1
Condominium; Residential Units; Sale; Owner-Occupants
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Increases the minimum number of residential units in a condominium project that must be offered for sale to prospective owner-occupants in the thirty-day period following the initial date of sale of the condominium from fifty per cent to ninety per cent. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/29/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SAIKI |
HOU, CPN |
SB3281 |
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HB2240 HD1 SD2 CD1
General Obligation Bonds (GO Bonds); Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund (OPEB Trust) ($)
RELATING TO OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to pay or prepay the State's other post-employment benefits liability under certain conditions. Requires that the outstanding balance of general obligation bonds issued to pay or prepay the other post-employment benefits liability to be considered in the calculation of public employers' annual required contribution to the other post-employment benefits trust fund. (CD1) |
(H)
7/7/2022- Act 247, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350). |
SAIKI |
LCA, WAM |
SB3332 |
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HB2241
CIP; Twenty-sixth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-sixth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
FIN |
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HB2242
Fertility Preservation Procedures; Cancer; Insurance Coverage
RELATING TO FERTILITY PRESERVATION.
Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for fertility preservation procedures for those who have been diagnosed with cancer and whose cancer or cancer treatment may adversely affect their fertility. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB3308 |
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HB2243 HD1 SD1
Condominiums; Maintenance; Operation of the Property; Reserve Study
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires the board of directors of a condominium project to be responsible for the operation of the property, including the administration, fiscal management, and physical operation of the property inclusive of the maintenance, repair, and replacement or construction of additions and improvements to the common elements, and to maintain the project in accordance with the requirements of the reserve study and any state or county requirements applicable to the project. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI |
CPN, WAM |
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HB2244
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Hawaii Public Wireless Safety Act; Radio Frequencies; Special Fund; Surcharge ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC WIRELESS SAFETY ACT.
Establishes the Hawaii Public Wireless Safety Act to be administered by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HET, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, CPC, FIN |
SB3016 |
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HB2245
DLNR; Visitor Green Fee; Environmental Legacy; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a visitor green fee program to collect a fee to allow visitors to visit a state park, beach, state-owned forest, hiking trail, or other state-owned natural area. Establishes the environmental legacy commission to allocate the revenues from the visitor green to protect and manage Hawaii's natural resources. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP/LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
EEP/LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB3192 |
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HB2246 HD1
State Highway Enforcement Program Surcharge
RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM SURCHARGE.
Amends the state highway enforcement program surcharge from $200 to an unspecified amount. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to TRS, JDC/WAM. |
AQUINO, CULLEN, ILAGAN, YAMANE |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
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HB2247 HD1
Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Ignition Interlock Device; Driver's License Revocation
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Requires proof of compliance with ignition interlock laws to be eligible for a driver's license following the license revocation period. Amends the driver's license revocation period for first time offenders convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and people who do not own or have a vehicle or are unable to drive. Allows early termination of driver's license revocation. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
AQUINO |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
SB3165 |
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HB2248 HD1 SD2
Private Schools; Unlicensed Schools; Health and Safety
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Amends the definition of "private schools" under the compulsory attendance law to require unlicensed but accredited private schools to annually submit health and safety documentation to the Hawaii Council of Private Schools or the Hawaii Catholic Schools office. (SD2) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 061, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1161). |
WOODSON, BRANCO, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER |
EDN, CPC, FIN |
SB2181 |
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HB2249 HD1
Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; Department of Education; Public Schools; State Public Charter School Commission; Charter Schools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUALITY.
Requires DOE to provide hygiene products that support public health, such as toilet paper, menstrual products, and hand soap free of charge to all students on all public school campuses. Requires the state public charter school commission to provide hygiene products that support public health, such as toilet paper, menstrual products, and hand soap free of charge to all students on all public charter school campuses. Makes appropriations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
WOODSON, AQUINO, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE |
EDN, FIN |
SB2546 |
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HB2250 HD1
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Department of Education; Urban Gardens; Community Gardens; School Gardens
RELATING TO GARDENS.
Authorizes the department of education to develop programs to encourage the development of gardens on school property. Broadens the authority of the Hawaii community development authority to develop programs that provide incentives for the development of urban gardening programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to EDU/AEN/EET, WAM. |
WOODSON, BRANCO, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, McKelvey |
EDU/AEN/EET, WAM |
SB2332 |
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HB2251
Department of Education; Remote Schools; Categorical Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WOODSON, BRANCO, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER |
EDN, FIN |
SB2333 |
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HB2252 HD1
Board of Education; Community Forums; Public Meetings; Permitted Interactions; Oral Testimony
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the board of education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one forum in each county. Makes board member attendance at community forums permitted interactions under certain circumstances. Requires the board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the legislature on implementing open forums at board of education meetings. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
WOODSON, BRANCO, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KONG, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, Matayoshi |
GVR, EDN, JHA |
SB2334 |
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HB2253 HD1
International Sister-state Relations; Sister-state or Province Relationship; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL SISTER-STATE RELATIONS.
Appropriates funds to support international sister-state relations. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1) |
(H)
2/23/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
B. KOBAYASHI, BRANCO, CULLEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
CAI, FIN |
SB3221 |
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HB2254
Native Hawaiian Sailing Canoes; Small Boat Harbors; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN SAILING CANOES.
Amends requirements for an owner or lessee of a native Hawaiian sailing canoe to moor at a small boat harbor. Defines "native Hawaiian sailing canoe". |
(H)
2/10/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN |
WAL, JHA |
SB3213 |
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HB2255 HD1 SD1 CD1
Energy Efficiency; State Buildings and Facilities; Energy Efficient Equipment; Utility Rebates; Public Benefits Fee Administrator Rebates; Appliances
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires that public benefits fee administrator and utility rebates be used where available for state buildings and facilities. Prioritizes building and facility appliances that meet the required standards to qualify for public benefits fee administrator rebates. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 188, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289). |
LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
EET/GVO, WAM |
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HB2256 HD1 SD2
Department of Environmental Protection; Board of Environmental Protection; Hawaii State Energy Office
RELATING TO A DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a Department of Environmental Protection on July 1, 2026. Transfers the Hawaii State Energy Office into a division within the Department of Environmental Protection. Effective 7/1/2100. (SD2) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM. |
LOWEN, JOHANSON, MARTEN |
AEN, EET, WAM |
SB3273 |
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HB2257 HD1
Department of Public Safety; Incarceration; Women; Restorative Justice; Reentry Planning Circles; Huikahi Restorative Circles; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REENTRY PLANNING CIRCLES.
Appropriates moneys to fund reentry planning circles for incarcerated women. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/9/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, McDermott excused (2). |
MORIKAWA, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
SB3294 |
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HB2258 HD1
Corrections; DPS; Oversight; Women's Corrections Implementation Commission; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Establishes the Women's Corrections Implementation Commission within the Department of Public Safety to provide oversight over state correctional facilities that incarcerate women, receive and investigate complaints from incarcerated women, monitor the criminal justice system's progress in implementing reforms, and monitor programs and data that are important to ensuring successful outcomes for women in the correctional system. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/9/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, McDermott excused (2). |
MORIKAWA, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
SB3295 |
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HB2259
DHS; Pilot Program; Inmates; Reentry; Housing; Child Care; Vouchers; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS COMPLETING A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.
Establishes within the Department of Human Services a 4-year pilot program to provide housing and child care vouchers to qualified applicants who will soon complete, or have recently completed, a term of imprisonment as a sentenced offender, and who have or will have sole or primary custody of 1 or more children under the age of 18. Requires a voucher recipient to be employed at least 20 hours per week or be employed and attend an educational program for a combined total of at least 20 hours per week. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CMV/HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MORIKAWA, BRANCO, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KONG, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
CMV/HHH, JHA, FIN |
SB3293 |
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HB2260 HD1 SD2 CD1
Department of Health; Medical Cannabis; Transportation; Dispensaries; Production Centers; Licenses; Caregivers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Amends the circumstances under which medical cannabis may be transported by and between dispensaries. Extends the date after which primary caregivers will no longer be authorized to cultivate cannabis for a qualifying patient. Redefines the term "medical cannabis production center" to include any series of structures located within the same secured perimeter fence-line. Increases the number of production centers that may be allowed under a dispensary license. Increases the allowable number of plants for production centers. Requires the department of health to establish the fee structure for the submission of applications for additional production centers and dispensary-to-dispensary sales. Appropriates funds for an assessment of the medical cannabis dispensary licensing framework. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 309, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1438). |
YAMANE |
HTH/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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HB2261
Medical Use of Cannabis; Dispensaries; Patients; Registration
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Authorizes a non-registered qualifying patient to engage in the medical use of cannabis for a period of one year from the date of the issuance of a medical provider's certification letter, subject to certain conditions. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
YAMANE |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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HB2262
Income Tax Credit; Water Rationing Systems
RELATING TO WATER RATIONING.
Establishes an income tax credit for water rationing systems. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
YAMANE |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB2654 |
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HB2263
Water Quality Management; Water Pollution; Wastewater Treatment; Cesspools; Instream Flow Standards; Commission on Water Resource Management; Department of Health; Jurisdiction
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT.
Facilitates the jurisdiction transfer of water quality management, water pollution, wastewater treatment, instream flow standards, and applications for water quality from the Department of Health to the Commission on Water Resource Management. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL/EEP/HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
YAMANE |
WAL/EEP/HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2606 |
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HB2264
Non-medical Marijuana; Cannabis; Counties; Ordinances; Taxation
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to legalize non-medical marijuana possession, sale, transfer, and use for adults, subject to certain conditions. Imposes a general excise tax surcharge on non-medical marijuana sold within those counties. Exempts persons from certain criminal offenses, provided they comply with county requirements. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
YAMANE |
JHA, CPC, FIN |
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HB2265
Crime; Prostitution; Sexual Exploitation; Human Trafficking; Civil Claims
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Decriminalizes the act of engaging in, or agreeing or offering to engage in, sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee or anything of value. Authorizes civil claims to be made against a business, owner or operator of a transient accommodation, or other commercial entity that profits from sexual exploitation. Converts the human trafficking victim services fund to a human trafficking reparations fund. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KAPELA, CLARK, GANADEN, ILAGAN, MARTEN, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER |
HHH, JHA/CPC, FIN |
SB2557 |
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HB2266
State Building Construction; Carbon Dioxide Mineralized Concrete
RELATING TO STATE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.
Requires all state building construction that uses concrete to use post-industrial carbon dioxide mineralized concrete unless use of these materials will increase costs or delay construction. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KAPELA, GANADEN, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Mizuno |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB2267 HD1
Public Schools; Air Conditioning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to DOE to install air conditioning units for public school classrooms that have not received air conditioning units. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
KAPELA, BRANCO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, QUINLAN, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
EDN, FIN |
SB2862 |
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HB2268
Pesticides; Department of Agriculture; Report; Fines; Written Warning
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the department of agriculture to submit an annual report to the legislature on pesticide inspections and compliance investigations, including location, type, and enforcement action taken, conducted in the preceding year. For the first violation of the pesticide law by commercial and private pesticide applicators, eliminates the written warning penalty prior to imposition of stricter penalties. Increases monetary fines for pesticide violations. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to AGR, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
KAPELA, CLARK, GANADEN, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TAM, WILDBERGER |
AGR, JHA, CPC |
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HB2269
UH; Community College; Tuition Waiver; Pilot Program
RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
Establishes a pilot program to offer tuition waivers for certain community college students starting in fall 2023. Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to submit a report. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TOKIOKA |
HET, FIN |
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HB2270
BLNR; Fishing; Boating; Appointment; Qualifications
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Requires at least 1 member of the Board of Land and Natural Resources to have demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, the State's boating and fishing communities, including knowledge of ocean conservation and traditional fishing rights. Requires the member representing the boating and fishing communities to be recommended by a statewide fishing organization for the Governor's nomination and appointment. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TOKIOKA, GANADEN, ILAGAN, KONG, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, WARD, Tam |
WAL, JHA |
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HB2271
Assistance Animal; Fair Housing; Reasonable Accommodation; Definition
RELATING TO ASSISTANCE ANIMALS.
Defines "assistance animal" for purposes of the State's fair housing laws. Clarifies the type of verification a person with a disability must provide to request an assistance animal as a reasonable housing accommodation. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TOKIOKA |
HSG, JHA |
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HB2272 HD1 SD1 CD1
Condominium Associations; Unit Owners; Declaration; Notice; Voting; Petitions; Meetings; Reserve Study; Cash Flow Plans
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Clarifies that sixty-seven per cent of unit owners may amend a condominium declaration at any time by vote or written consent, unless the declaration specifies a higher percentage. Requires developers to include annual reserve contributions based on a reserve study. Clarifies time and date requirements for petitions to amend bylaws and call for special meetings; electronic, machine, and mail voting; time frame for approval of minutes; and board meeting participation. Expands when electronic, machine, and mail voting is authorized. Requires a condominium association's reserve study to be reviewed by an independent reserve study preparer and reviewed or updated at least every three years. Specifies that cash flow plans be based on thirty-year projections. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 062, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1162). |
JOHANSON, BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, LUKE, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, SAIKI, TAM |
CPN |
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HB2273 HD1
Fireworks; Fireworks Control Law; Noise Pollution; Civil Penalties; Violations; Citations; Inspector; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Specifies that certain violations of the Fireworks Control Law shall be considered a violation of noise control rules under the Hawaii noise pollution laws, punishable by civil penalties and subject to citations under those respective laws. Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent position for an inspector in the department of health. Appropriates funds for the department of health to enter into a contract with a security company to assist the inspector. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/15/2022- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
JOHANSON, BELATTI, CULLEN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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HB2274 HD2
Large Capacity Underground Storage Tank Systems; Underground Injection Control Line; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS.
Prohibits the issuance of future large capacity underground fuel storage tanks mauka of the applicable underground injection control line. Prohibits the operation of and renewal of permits for large capacity underground fuel storage tank permits located mauka of the applicable underground injection control line beginning 1/1/2045. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
(S)
3/23/2022- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
JOHANSON, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, LUKE, SAIKI, TARNAS |
HTH/AEN, JDC/WAM |
SB2172 |
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HB2275 HD1 SD1
Fireworks; Fireworks Infractions; Adjudication; Fines; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS INFRACTIONS.
Incorporates the new fireworks citations into the existing traffic and emergency order citation system under Chapter 291D, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
JOHANSON, AQUINO, BELATTI, CULLEN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
JDC, WAM |
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HB2276 HD1
Invasive Species; Albizia Trees; Removal; Department of Transportation; Public Utilities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for the coordinated removal of albizia and other invasive trees that potentially threaten the public roadways and utility infrastructure on public and private land. Requires a two-to-one matching requirement from a public utilities source. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
ONISHI, BRANCO, GANADEN, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, OHNO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
TRS/AEN, WAM |
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HB2277 HD1
DOE; Surfing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to DOE to promote surfing as an interscholastic sport. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
SAYAMA, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Tam |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2278 HD1
Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax; Carbon Emissions; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Establishes a refundable income tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to EET, WAM. |
SAYAMA, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD |
EET, WAM |
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HB2279
CIP; Twenty-fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fourth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
BELATTI |
FIN |
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HB2280 HD2 SD1 CD1
Planned Community Associations; Personal Agriculture; Enclosed Yard Area
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Prohibits planned community associations from prohibiting or unreasonably restricting the use of a unit owner's enclosed yard area for personal agriculture, provided that the use is not in violation of the association's existing master landscape plan or other restrictive covenants applicable to the unit. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 133, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1234). |
LOPRESTI |
AEN, CPN |
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HB2281
Planned Community Associations; Conflicts of Interest; Damages
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Specifies that a director's failure to disclose a conflict of interest shall constitute a breach of the director's duty of loyalty and the director may be automatically removed from the board, liable to the association for monetary damages, and disqualified from future service on the board. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
LOPRESTI |
CPC, JHA |
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HB2282
Housing Costs; Condominium Association Fiscal Matters; Developer's Public Reports; Cash Flow Plan
RELATING TO ASSOCIATION FEES.
Requires the breakdown of the annual maintenance fees in developer's public reports to include annual reserve contributions based on a reserve study. Redefines "cash flow plan" to mean a minimum thirty-year projection of a condominium association's future income and expense requirements to fund fully its replacement reserves requirements each year, except for emergencies. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3 |
LOPRESTI |
CPC |
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HB2283
Small Claims Division Modernization Act
RELATING TO SMALL CLAIMS.
Establishes district court ombudsman to assist the small claims division. Declares agreements establishing forums for actions within the jurisdiction of the small claims division to be contrary to public policy and void and unenforceable. Raises the monetary cap for claims under the small claims division's jurisdiction. Expands the small claims division's allowable equitable remedies. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
LOPRESTI |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2284 HD1
DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; UH; Hawaiian Immersion; Grow Our Own Teacher; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF GROW OUR OWN RESOURCES FOR HAWAIIAN IMMERSION TEACHERS.
Establishes a stipend program to be administered by DOE for students enrolled in a teacher education program at UH and who agree to teach in the public school system for five years. Establishes a similar stipend program to be administered by the state public charter school commission for students enrolled in a teacher education program at UH and who agree to teach in a public charter school for five years. Gives preference to teachers who choose to teach in a Hawaiian immersion school. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to EDU/HRE, WAM. |
BRANCO, AQUINO, BELATTI, CLARK, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, YAMASHITA, Luke, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Woodson |
EDU/HRE, WAM |
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HB2285
Hemp; Commercial Production; Processors; Registry; Cannabis
RELATING TO HEMP.
Repeals the 6/30/2022 sunset date of Act 14, SLH 2020, which established statutory provisions relating to hemp production and processing. |
(H)
2/9/2022- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BRANCO, BELATTI, CULLEN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER, Luke |
AGR, CPC |
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HB2286
Marriage; Minimum Age Requirement
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
Raises the minimum age for marriage from 16 to 18 years of age. Removes the requirements of parental consent and written approval by the family court for a minor to marry. Removes spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
BRANCO, CLARK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, WARD, Matayoshi |
HHH, JHA |
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HB2287
Virtual Currency; Money Transmitters Act; Exclusion
RELATING TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY.
Excludes the electronic transfer of virtual currency through virtual currency companies and cryptocurrency companies from the Money Transmitters Act. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, TODD, WILDBERGER, Takayama, Tam |
CPC, JHA |
SB2697 |
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HB2288 HD2 SD2 CD1
DHHL; Land Transfer
RELATING TO LAND.
Authorizes the negotiation of the transfer of certain land to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. (CD1) |
(H)
7/13/2022- Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 316, 07/13/2022, (Gov. Msg. No. 1445). |
BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, MORIKAWA, SAYAMA, TARNAS, Belatti, Luke |
WAL/HET, JHA, FIN |
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HB2289
Disability Awareness Month; Established
RELATING TO DISABILITY AWARENESS.
Designates the month of October as "Disability Awareness Month: Employment, Enrichment, and Inclusion" in recognition of the employment challenges and successes of persons with disabilities in the State. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CAI/HHH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
MIZUNO, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, TAM, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
CAI/HHH, JHA |
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HB2290
University of Hawaii at Manoa; Athletic Department; Management and Financial Audit; Auditor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the auditor to perform a management and financial audit of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's athletic department and submit a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HET, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MIZUNO |
HET, LMG, FIN |
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HB2291
CIP; Twenty-eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-eighth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MIZUNO |
FIN |
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HB2292
Minimum Wage; Increase; Exception
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Increases the minimum wage to $18 an hour, effective January 1, 2023, for employees employed by an employer with more than fifteen employees. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MIZUNO, GANADEN, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER, Woodson |
LAT, FIN |
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HB2293 HD1 SD1
Prevent Suicide Hawaii Taskforce
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Codifies the Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task Force and requires it to develop annual recommendations to the Legislature to reduce suicide by twenty-five per cent by 2025. Dissolves the task force on 1/1/2026. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
MIZUNO, BELATTI, BRANCO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
HMS/HTH, JDC/WAM |
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HB2294
Iolani Palace; Parking; Prohibited; DLNR; DAGS; Report
RELATING TO IOLANI PALACE.
Phases out parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and parking meters adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS and DLNR to report cost analysis to the legislature. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WARD, ILAGAN |
CAI, FIN |
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HB2295
Parental Bill of Rights
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
Establishes rights of parents and legal guardians of minor children to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their minor child. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, EDN, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
WARD |
HHH, EDN, JHA |
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HB2296
Elimination of down payment requirements on homes for eligible Hawaii residents.
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOMEOWNERSHIP INCENTIVES.
Abolishes down payment requirements for eligible Hawaii residents purchasing their first home. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WARD |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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HB2297
Wastewater Treatment Facilities; Private-Public Partnerships; Environmental Management ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES.
Establishes criteria by which a county director of wastewater treatment systems can determine catastrophic failure of existing wastewater treatment facilities. Authorizes county governments to enter into private-public partnerships to fund, design, build, and operate new wastewater treatment and resource recovery facilities in the event of catastrophic failure. Allows each county to contract certain services in certain cases to prevent catastrophic failure of existing wastewater treatment facilities. Amends the definition of "resource recovery facility" to encompass other resources such as reusable water or recoverable gas. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to PDP, EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
ONISHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP, EEP, CPC |
SB3362 |
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HB2298
Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant; GO Bonds
RELATING TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds for replacements to the water capturing system in the Hilo Water Treatment Plant to capture recycled water, natural gases, and fertilizer for agricultural purposes. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ONISHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
SB3363 |
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HB2299
Prosecuting Attorney; Nuisances; Abatement; Counties; Suits; Penal Code
RELATING TO THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Makes technical amendments to nuisance abatement law. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKASHIMA |
CPC, JHA |
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HB2300
Roads in Limbo; Liability for Repair or Maintenance
RELATING TO LIABILITY.
Provides that the State or a county that repairs or maintains a street of which the ownership or jurisdiction is in dispute between the State and the county shall be immune from liability for personal injuries or property damage arising out of the repair or maintenance of that street. Deems that maintenance of a street shall not confer ownership or jurisdiction over such street if the ownership or jurisdiction over the street is in dispute between the State and the county. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKASHIMA |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
SB2367 |
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HB2301
Family Court; Minors; Foster Custody; Tort Action
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Requires certain persons to immediately report a potential tort claim to the family court when that person has reason to believe that a child in foster custody has suffered an injury that may arise to a tort claim. Establishes procedures for the family court to follow when appointing a master to investigate a potential tort claim and when authorizing the filing of a tort claim on behalf of an injured child, including the opportunity for an injured child to obtain outside legal representation. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKASHIMA |
HHH, JHA |
SB2422 |
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HB2302 HD1
UH; Sea Grant College Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM.
Appropriates moneys for the continued operation and disaster preparedness outreach efforts of the University of Hawaii sea grant college program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
NAKASHIMA |
HRE/PSM, WAM |
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HB2303 HD1
Uniform Information Practices Act; Exceptions to Disclosure; Deliberative and Pre-decisional Materials
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.
Clarifies the legislature's intent regarding internal deliberative and pre-decisional materials of government agencies. Specifies that certain deliberative and pre-decisional materials that are a direct part of a government agency's internal decision-making process are not subject to disclosure if the disclosure of such materials would impair the agency's ability to make sound and fair decisions, but only to the extent that the impairment outweighs public interest in disclosure. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(S)
3/8/2022- Referred to JDC. |
NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, LUKE, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA |
JDC |
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HB2304 HD1
Hawaii Farm to Schools Program; Farm to School Meals; DOE; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the DOE to secure additional resources to help implement the Hawaii farm to school program, specifically to implement internal systems and controls to meet the State's local food goals in school meals. Requires the DOE to submit a report to the legislature no later than 1/1/2023 that details a plan and timeline for implementing the Hawaii farm to school program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/8/2022- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
HASHEM, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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HB2305 HD1
University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Ornamental Red Ginger; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the college of tropical agriculture and human resources to study diseases affecting the production of ornamental red ginger on Oahu and the neighbor islands. (HD1) |
(S)
4/5/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
HASHEM, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TODD, Matayoshi |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
SB3260 |
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HB2306
DOA; Air Freight; Air Freight Pest Inspection, Quarantine, and Eradication; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes a separate fee and charge for the inspection, quarantine, and eradication of invasive species contained in air freight brought into the State, to be used for the program at the airports. Establishes a fund for the revenues to be deposited into. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/4/2022- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
AGR, TRN, FIN |
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HB2307 HD1 SD1 CD1
Food Safety; Sea Salt Products; Color Additives; HDOA; FDA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SAFETY.
Appropriates moneys to the department of agriculture to provide education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's industry guidance on colored sea salt. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 303, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1432). |
HASHEM, BRANCO, ELI, ILAGAN, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER |
AEN, WAM |
SB3230 |
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HB2308
CIP; Eighteenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighteenth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HASHEM |
FIN |
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HB2309 HD2 SD2 CD1
Diversion, Reentry, and Rehabilitation; Services and Programs; Identification Cards; Community Housing for Parolees; Forensic Peer Specialist Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INCARCERATION.
Appropriates funds to the department of public safety for identification card machines, to the Hawaii paroling authority for community housing for parolees, and to the department of health for a forensic peer specialist program. Requires a report from each entity prior to the regular session of 2024. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 117, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1218). |
OHNO, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER |
PSM, WAM |
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HB2310 HD1
Recidivism Prevention Pilot Program; Correctional Facilities; Judiciary; Reentry Office; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECIDIVISM PREVENTION.
Establishes within the judiciary a five-year recidivism prevention pilot program consisting of three components: a housing voucher program, child care voucher program, and income tax credit for employers to assist the reentry efforts of certain individuals who exited the Women's Community Correctional Center, for two years after the exit. Establishes five transition navigator positions within the judiciary. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Repeals 7/1/27. (HD1) |
(H)
2/9/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, McDermott excused (2). |
OHNO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KONG, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, Matayoshi |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
SB2775 |
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HB2311 HD1
Prison Inmate Rehabilitation Program; Department of Public Safety; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Native Hawaiian Values; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
Requires the department of public safety, in collaboration with the office of Hawaiian affairs, to create a Native Hawaiian rehabilitation program for prison inmates that puts an emphasis on preserving Native Hawaiian values and cultural practices. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
OHNO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KONG, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
SB2770 |
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HB2312 HD1 SD1 CD1
Criminal Justice; Commission; Department of Public Safety; Judiciary; Women's Corrections Implementation Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PRISON REFORM.
Establishes the women's corrections implementation commission in the judiciary to ensure implementation of the recommendations from the final report of the House Concurrent Resolution No. 85 (2016) task force, to develop and implement an evidence-based, gender-responsive plan to divert non-violent women offenders, especially those with minor children, from the criminal justice system. Requires the commission to consider model programs including residential, in-person and community-based rehabilitation programs, supportive and subsidized housing, restorative justice, and educational programs. (CD1) |
(H)
7/6/2022- Act 244, on 07/06/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346). |
OHNO, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KONG, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
SB2776 |
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HB2313 HD1
Department of Public Safety; Female Risk and Needs Assessment Tool; Correctional Facilities; Women's Correctional Centers; Female Inmates
RELATING TO RISK AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR FEMALE OFFENDERS.
Requires the department of public safety to develop a pretrial female risk and needs assessment tool and conduct internal pretrial female risk and needs assessments to measure the female offender's risk of flight, criminal conduct, or harm to the community. Requires the pretrial female risk and needs assessment tool to consider factors important to women when considering their risk to reoffend and treatment needs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/23/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
OHNO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
SB2771 |
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HB2314
Department of Budget and Finance; Financing Agreements; Certificates of Participation; Limitation
RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION.
Prohibits the Director of Finance from issuing or approving any certificate of participation that exceeds $10 million. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAYAMA |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2712 |
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HB2315
Office of Youth Services; Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH.
Establishes a grant program within the Office of Youth Services. Gives priority to programs that support youth from ethnic groups that are disproportionately represented in the State's correctional system, support rehabilitation, or meet needs identified by the Office of Youth Services in consultation with the community. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GANADEN, AQUINO, BRANCO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Matayoshi |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
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HB2316
Environment; DOH; Underground Fuel Tanks; Red Hill; Commission; Compliance Monitoring; Water Contamination ($)
RELATING TO THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY DEFUELING COMMISSION.
Establishes within the Department of Health a temporary Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility Defueling Commission to monitor the compliance of the United States Department of Defense or other agencies with any orders or laws relating to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility or United States Department of Defense infrastructure involved in the 2021 drinking water contamination event. Establishes a Red Hill Compliance Office to support the Commission. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets on 6/30/2027. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH/EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GANADEN, CLARK, CULLEN, HAR, ILAGAN, KAPELA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAM, WILDBERGER |
HHH/EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB2317
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Public Lands; Leases; Military
RELATING TO THE LEASING OF PUBLIC LANDS BY THE MILITARY.
Establishes duration, environmental, and other restrictions on public lands leased to the military. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL/CMV/EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GANADEN, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TAM, WILDBERGER, Sayama |
WAL/CMV/EEP, JHA, FIN |
SB2843 |
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HB2318 HD1
Continuing Education; Mental Health; Psychologists; Cultural Diversity; Cultural Competence; Health Equity
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH LICENSING.
Requires psychologists licensed in the State to complete at least three hours of continuing education per licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, or health equity. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
GANADEN, BELATTI, BRANCO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, D. KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
HHH, CPC |
SB2830 |
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HB2319 HD1
Service Animal; Department of Agriculture; Neighbor Island Inspection Permit Fees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Requires the department of agriculture to be responsible for all neighbor island inspection permit fees for service animals that are located in the State and are being transported for release at Kona, Kahului, or Lihue airport. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
MCKELVEY, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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HB2320
Environmental Impact Statements; Public Hearings; Rules; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Requires the office of planning and sustainable development to adopt rules that require (1) at least three public hearings for each draft environmental impact statement; and (2) the location of each public hearing to be held within a reasonable distance of the proposed action that triggers the requirement for the environmental impact statement, as applicable. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
MCKELVEY, ELI, GATES, ILAGAN, KAPELA, PERRUSO |
EEP, CPC, JHA |
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HB2321
CIP; Thirteenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirteenth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
CLARK |
FIN |
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HB2322
Barrel Tax;
RELATING TO THE BARREL TAX.
Lowers the state barrel tax from $1.05 to $.20. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
OKIMOTO |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB2323
Employment Security; Unemployment Insurance; Reserve Fund; Rate Calculation; Employer Contribution; Moratorium; Sunset
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY.
Temporarily reduces employer contribution rates for unemployment insurance. Repeals 1/1/2025. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
OKIMOTO, WARD |
LAT, FIN |
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HB2324
Murder; Exceptional Depravity; Pregnant Mother; Child; Minor
RELATING TO MURDER.
Amends provisions relating to first degree murder. Adds a person commits the offense of first-degree murder if the person knowingly or intentionally causes the death of another person that is less than fourteen years old or pregnant with a viable fetus. Adds a person commits the offense of first-degree murder if the murder was especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel manifesting exceptional depravity. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
OKIMOTO |
JHA |
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HB2325
General Excise Tax Exemption; Tax Credit; Businesses Development; Pearl-City Aiea Opportunity Zone; Waipahu Opportunity Zone
RELATING TO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL OAHU.
Authorizes a GET exemption for businesses investing more than $750,000 over a 10-year period and creating a minimum of 50 job positions for the purpose of business development in the Pearl-City Aiea and Waipahu opportunity zones. Establishes a tax credit for upgrading infrastructure in the Pearl-City Aiea and Waipahu opportunity zones. |
(H)
2/9/2022- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
OKIMOTO |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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HB2326
Relating to school choice scholarship program
RELATING TO SCHOOL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Provides students access to nonpublic schools through school choice scholarship program, which provides grants to eligible entities to allocate funds to eligible students for enrollment in nonpublic schools based upon financial need. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
OKIMOTO |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
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HB2327
Federal Lands; Makua Valley; Lualualei Valley; Transition; Task Force; DLNR
RELATING TO FEDERAL LANDS.
Establishes a Makua valley task force to prepare for the transfer of the management of the Makua military reservation from the United States Army upon the expiration of the Army's lease for the land. Establishes a Lualualei valley task force to negotiate the transfer of lands held in Lualualei valley by the United States Navy to the State. Requires a report to the legislature. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CMV/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, OHNO, QUINLAN |
CMV/WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB2328
Affordable Housing; Rent Stabilization; Rent Stabilization Advisory Committee; HPHA; DCCA; LRB
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes a rent stabilization law applicable to all rental units that are designed for rental use or are rented, with certain exceptions. Establishes the rent stabilization advisory committee to be headed by the executive director of the Hawaii public housing authority and director of commerce and consumer affairs. Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study on actions that other states have taken to incentivize landlords to stabilize rents. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES, CLARK, GANADEN, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN, WOODSON |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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HB2329 HD2 SD2 CD1
Historic Preservation; President Barack Obama; Historical Markers; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Tourism Authority; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to place historical markers throughout the State to indicate sites in the State that were significant in the life of President Barack Obama that have been identified by the department in consultation with the Hawaii tourism authority and state foundation on culture and the arts. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 210, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1311). |
GATES, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OHNO, TODD, WOODSON |
LCA, WAM |
SB2497 |
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HB2330 HD1
DOE; Native Fish Hatchery; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISH HATCHERY EDUCATION.
Requires DOE to establish a native fish hatchery pilot program at Waianae high school. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
GATES, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, OHNO, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
EDN/ECD, FIN |
SB3190 |
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HB2331
DOD; DLNR; United States Military; Leases; Lease Extensions; Prohibitions; Public Lands
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction. Provides that violation of state or federal environmental law, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting the health and safety of the State's residents, shall be grounds for terminating the lease. Prohibits the State from leasing public lands to or extending the lease of the US Department of Defense or any branch of the US military if the department or branch is noncompliant with any environmental order, consent decree, or memoranda of agreement, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting residents' health and safety. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL/CMV/EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GANADEN, CLARK, GATES, ILAGAN, KAPELA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, TAM, WILDBERGER |
WAL/CMV/EEP, JHA, FIN |
SB3286 |
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HB2332 HD1 SD2
Easements; Public Lands; Subdivision Process and Approval Exemption; Counties
RELATING TO EASEMENTS.
Allows the granting of easements on undeveloped public lands affecting the transfer of public lands between the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture, pursuant to Chapter 166E, HRS, to be exempted from formal subdivision process and approval requirements, including requirements for surveying and formalizing easements. Limits exemptions to easements created for a public purpose on public or government-owned lands. (SD2) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 211, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312). |
TARNAS |
WTL/GVO, WAM |
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HB2333
CIP; Seventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the seventh representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TARNAS |
FIN |
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HB2334
Employment Security; Unemployment Insurance; Reserve Fund; Rate Calculation; Employer Contribution; Moratorium; Sunset
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY.
Temporarily reduces employer contribution rates for unemployment insurance. Repeals 1/1/2025. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KONG, HAR, ILAGAN, WARD |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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HB2335
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Transportation; Dispensaries; Production Centers
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Amends the circumstances under which medical cannabis may be transported between dispensaries. Requires the Department of Health to establish fee structures for (1) the submission of applications for production centers and retail dispensing locations; and (2) dispensary-to-dispensary sales. Eases visitation restrictions on certain persons in trade crafts. Increases the number of signs that dispensaries may post. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KONG |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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HB2336 HD2 SD2 CD1
Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program ($)
RELATING TO THE PHOTO RED LIGHT IMAGING DETECTOR SYSTEMS PROGRAM.
Clarifies certain provisions in chapter 291J, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to better reflect the legislative intent of the photo red light imaging detector systems program. Amends Act 30, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, as amended, to account for the current timetable of the photo red light imaging detector systems program. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 124, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1225). |
AQUINO |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
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HB2337 HD1 SD1
Drug; Substance; Substance Abuse; Definition; Operating a Vehicle; Intoxicants
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Clarifies the definitions of "drug", "substance", and "substance abuse" for purposes of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant violations. (SD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 042, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1142). |
AQUINO, ILAGAN |
JDC |
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HB2338 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory; State Highway Fund; State Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory Special Fund; DOT; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TOXICOLOGY TESTING LABORATORY.
Makes an appropriation from the state highway fund to the department of health's state drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory special fund for fiscal year 2022-2023. Authorizes the department of health to expend funds from the state drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory special fund for the establishment of the state drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 119, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220). |
AQUINO |
HTH/TRS, WAM |
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HB2339 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory; State Highway Fund; State Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory Special Fund; DOT; DOH; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE STATE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TOXICOLOGY TESTING LABORATORY SPECIAL FUND.
Makes an emergency appropriation from the state highway fund to the department of health's state drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory special fund for fiscal year 2021-2022. Authorizes the department of health to expend funds from the state drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory special fund for the establishment of the state drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 120, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221). |
AQUINO |
HTH/TRS, WAM |
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HB2340 HD2 SD2
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Pharmacies; Prescriptions; Address; Post Office Boxes
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Allows post office boxes and rural and highway contract route boxes to be permissible for a prescription to be considered valid, only if a physical address where an individual resides is on file with the dispensing pharmacy. Effective 7/1/2022. (SD2) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 063, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163). |
BELATTI, TAM, YAMANE |
HTH, CPN |
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HB2341
Consumers; Data; Privacy; Attorney General; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION.
Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes penalties. Establishes a new consumer privacy special fund. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HET, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAKUMI |
HET, CPC, FIN |
SB2428 |
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HB2342 HD1
Parole; Crimes; Conditions; Revocation; Hawaii Paroling Authority; DPS
RELATING TO PAROLE.
Requires the parolee, halfway through the parolee's term of parole, to receive an assessment from the parolee's parole officer and to have the option to submit a request for review and possible early termination of the parole sentence by the paroling authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
TAKUMI |
CMV, JHA |
SB2515 |
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HB2343
Criminal Records; Arrest; Conviction; Automatic Expungement
RELATING TO THE EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.
Expands eligibility for, and automates, the expungement of arrest and conviction records if certain criteria are met, including the lack of a conviction record for a specified time period following the date of an arrest, conviction, or release from incarceration. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TAKUMI |
CMV, JHA |
SB3159 |
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HB2344 HD2 SD1
Probation; Review; Early Termination; Violation; Judiciary
RELATING TO PROBATION.
Creates a good time credit system, by which criminal a defendant on probation may reduce their time on probation through compliance with conditions of probation. Requires probation officers to conduct formal reviews of a defendant's progress halfway through the defendant's period of probation, submit a report after the formal review of the defendant to the presiding or sentencing judge justifying why the defendant continues to need supervision on probation, and provide information on how to file a motion for early termination of probation; provided that the defendant was not convicted of an offense under chapter 134, chapter 707, section 586-4, section 586-11, and section 709-906, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Gives probation or law enforcement officers who have probable cause to believe a defendant has failed to comply with a condition of probation, if the failure to comply was a technical violation, the discretion to issue the defendant a written notice of a court hearing. Prohibits the issuance of a bench warrant and arrest for certain technical violations. Defines technical violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
TAKUMI |
PSM, JDC |
SB2514 |
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HB2345 HD1 SD2
School Facilities Authority; Land Purchase; Affordable Housing; Teachers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND.
Authorizes the acquisition of land. Appropriates funds to the School Facilities Authority to purchase the fee simple interest or acquire an interest in the land to develop affordable housing, with priority given to a community with schools experiencing a high shortage of teachers. Requires the Department of Education to publish a needs assessment before development may begin. Appropriates funds for the School Facilities Authority to obtain a fair market appraisal report. Appropriates funds for the School Facilities Authority to maintain landscaping and public safety on the property until a developer is selected. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
4/20/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 883). |
MATAYOSHI, LUKE |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
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HB2346 HD1
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Artist Fellowship Program for the awarding of one-time fellowships to promising artists. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
NISHIMOTO |
CAI, FIN |
SB3290 |
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HB2347 HD1
CIP; State Archives; Master Plan; Archive Facilities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE STATE ARCHIVES.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance plans for a state archives master plan. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
NISHIMOTO |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
SB2713 |
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HB2348
CIP; Thirty-ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-ninth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
CULLEN |
FIN |
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HB2349
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Working Group; Natural Resource Management; Report
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE.
Establishes a working group within the department of accounting and general services to study and recommend to the legislature improvements to the management of the state procurement office and methods of procurement, particularly in the area of natural resource management. Requires a report prior to the convening of the regular session of 2023. |
(H)
2/11/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CULLEN, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, KONG, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Matayoshi |
GVR, CPC |
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HB2350
Education; DOE; UH; Teachers; Grants for Early College; Career Academies; Career and Technical Education; Hawaii Educator Loan Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires DOE to establish a pilot program that provides grants for high school students enrolled in a career and technical education or career academy program to enroll in college courses through the running start program or other similar programs that allow students to earn college credits that are applicable to the requirements for a career discipline of high need, including teaching and renewable energy and related industries. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Expands the eligibility criteria for the Hawaii educator loan program to include students who have graduated from a career academy; provided that the loan recipient agrees to teach for three years at a public school in the State. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii educator loan program revolving fund. Requires reports to the legislature. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EDN/HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
CULLEN, AQUINO, YAMANE |
EDN/HET, FIN |
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HB2351
Traffic Safety; Speed-monitoring Technology; Kunia Road; Appropriation
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires the department of transportation to deploy speed-monitoring technology on Kunia road to ensure traffic safety. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
2/9/2022- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CULLEN |
TRN, FIN |
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HB2352
CIP; Forty-first Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-first representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
LOPRESTI |
FIN |
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HB2353
AG; DHS; Child Support; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Pass Through; Child Support Payments; Study Group
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
Requires the AG and DHS to convene a study group to examine the impacts, costs, and impediments of allowing child support payments to pass through to temporary assistance for needy families recipients and submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2023 regular session. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TODD, BRANCO, CULLEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, LoPresti |
HHH, JHA |
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HB2354
Procurement; Professional Services Contracts; Consultants; Construction Management; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Competitive Sealed Proposals; Pilot Program; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.
Creates a three-year pilot program within the Department of Transportation that requires procurement of professional services from construction management consultants using the competitive sealed bidding and competitive sealed proposals methods of procurement. Exempts emergency procurements. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVR/TRN, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
GVR/TRN, CPC |
SB3370 |
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HB2355 SD1
Public Employment; Legislature; Legislative Branch; Ethics Commission; Auditor; Legislative Reference Bureau; Ombudsman; Legislative Officers and Employees; Collective Bargaining; Raises; Salary Increases; Appropriation ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund costs and other cost adjustments for legislative officers and employees of the Senate, House of Representatives, and various legislative agencies who are excluded from collective bargaining for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI |
LCA, WAM |
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HB2356
Kratom; Kratom Products; Labeling; Penalties; Sale to Minors Prohibited
RELATING TO KRATOM.
Establishes certain disclosure and labelling requirements for food, products, and dietary supplements containing kratom. Prohibits the distribution and sale of kratom products to minors. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations. Effective 1/1/2023. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC, JHA |
SB3307 |
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HB2357
Avobenzone; Octocrylene; Sunscreen; Prohibition
RELATING TO SUNSCREENS.
Prohibits the distribution and sale of sunscreens containing avobenzone and octocrylene beginning January 1, 2024. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB2850 |
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HB2358
Wage and Hours; Employees on Public Works; Overtime Compensation Requirement; Exception
RELATING TO WAGE AND HOURS OF EMPLOYEES ON PUBLIC WORKS.
Creates an exception to the statute requiring that overtime compensation be paid for work performed for certain State public work projects on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays. Specifically, overtime compensation is not required for work performed on a Saturday of a week during which a condition or circumstance beyond the control of the contractor prevented workers from working for eight hours on one or more of the regularly scheduled Monday through Friday workdays, and the total hours of work performed on the project during the workweek by the worker has not exceeded forty hours. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
LAT, FIN |
SB2855 |
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HB2359
Department of Education; State Public Charter School Commission; Charter Schools; Teacher Compensation; Experimental Modernization Projects; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION.
Appropriates moneys to fund experimental modernization projects pursuant to section 78-3.5, HRS, to make necessary discretionary salary adjustments. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EDN/LAT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI, LUKE |
EDN/LAT, FIN |
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HB2360
Federal Lands; State Lands; Military; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Task Force
RELATING TO LAND USED BY THE UNITED STATES MILITARY IN HAWAII.
Establishes a surplus military land task force to plan for the remediation and restoration of, and alternative uses for, lands currently under federal ownership and control that are anticipated to be returned to the State. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CMV, WAL, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CMV, WAL, CPC |
SB2842 |
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HB2361
Dangerous Pesticides; State Land; State Government; Regulation
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Prohibits the use of certain dangerous pesticides on state lands, except as needed to respond to emergencies. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL/AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/AGR, CPC |
SB2849 |
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HB2362
Aquatic Life; Harvesting; Commercial Aquarium Purposes
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life in the State for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
SB2851 |
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HB2363
Transient Accommodations; Booking Services; Hosting Platforms; County Regulation; Pilot Project
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Creates a five-year pilot project for counties with a population less than 200,000 to regulate the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2028. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB2419 |
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HB2364
Department of Education; State Salaries; Hawaii State Teachers Association ($)
RELATING TO STATE SALARIES.
Appropriates funds for teacher salaries. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EDN/LAT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN/LAT, FIN |
SB3331 |
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HB2365 SD1
Electronic Citation Program; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC CITATIONS.
Creates an electronic citation program under the Judiciary. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB3227 |
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HB2366
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Tow-in Surfing; Ocean Recreation
RELATING TO TOW-IN SURFING.
Allows tow-in surfing during periods that are below high surf warning levels as declared by the National Weather Service. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
SB3228 |
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HB2367
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Department of Defense; Civil Air Patrol; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CIVIL AIR PATROL.
Appropriates funds for operational expenses of the Hawaii Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to PDP, CMV, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP, CMV, FIN |
SB3335 |
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HB2368
Tourism; Aloha+ Challenge Natural Resource Management 2030 Goals Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study assessing the current plans and programs to achieve the Aloha+ Challenge natural resource management 2030 goals. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to make recommendations in achieving those goals. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
SB2328 |
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HB2369
Digital Electronic Equipment; Right-to-Repair
RELATING TO THE MODEL STATE RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LAW.
Requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
SB2330 |
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HB2370
Alcohol; Beer; Definition
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Expands the definition of "beer" to specify an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent and to include alcohol seltzer beverages. Takes effect 1/1/2023. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB2331 |
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HB2371
Legislative Reference Bureau; Study; Homestead Exemption; Bankruptcy Proceedings
RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study to determine an appropriate increase to the homestead exemption in bankruptcy proceedings. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, LMG, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, LMG, JHA |
SB2338 |
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HB2372
Cannabis; Medical Use; Propagules; Cuttings; Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
Authorizes medical cannabis dispensaries to distribute cannabis propagules and cuttings to individuals authorized to cultivate cannabis plants for medical use, subject to quantity limits and quality requirements. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC |
SB2340 |
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HB2373
Governor; Emergency Powers; Hospitals; Elective Surgeries
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Authorizes the Governor to ensure the continued operation of medical facilities during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Authorizes hospitals to suspend elective surgeries to address bed capacity during the period of emergency. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to PDP, HHH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP, HHH, JHA |
SB2341 |
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HB2374
Child Support; Spousal Support; Assignment; Income Withholding; Guidelines in Establishing Amount of Child Support; Tips
RELATING TO PAYMENTS OF SUPPORT.
Includes tips or gratuities paid directly to an individual by a customer of the individual's employer and reported or declared to the employer in the definition of income used to calculate the amount of child support and from which assignments and withholdings for payments of child or spousal support are made. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD/HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD/HHH, JHA, FIN |
SB2342 |
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HB2375
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2344 |
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HB2376
Elections; Candidates; Donations; Non-profit Organizations; Schools
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Repeals the cap on the amount of campaign funds candidates may donate to any community service, educational, youth, recreational, charitable, scientific, literary organization, public school, or public library. |
(H)
2/11/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA |
SB2417 |
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HB2377
Works of Art Special Fund; Capital Improvement Appropriations
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Specifies that 0.5 per cent, rather than one per cent, of state fund appropriations for capital improvements shall be transferred into the Works of Art Special Fund. Limits the 0.5 per cent amount to appropriations designated for the construction of new state buildings, properties, or facilities. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CAI, FIN |
SB2360 |
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HB2378
Counties; Archaeologist; Historic Preservation; Review
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Authorizes the counties to employ qualified archaeologists to perform necessary reviews under chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC, JHA |
SB2361 |
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HB2379
Department of Defense; State Activation; Active Duty Military Pay; Basic Allowance for Housing; Service Credit
RELATING TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ENTITLEMENTS.
Requires the State to pay, without delay, military personnel called to active duty at the same rate as their active duty counterparts; provide basic housing allowance; provide service credit for time on active duty; and allow state and county employees to count the time called to active duty in the State toward retirement. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CMV, LAT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CMV, LAT, FIN |
SB2362 |
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HB2380
Firearms; Active and Retired Law Enforcement Officers; Carrying of a Concealed Firearm; LEOSA
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Authorizes the Department of the Attorney General to develop and implement a state program to allow active and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in the State pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. Makes a conforming amendment to state firearm laws. |
(H)
2/25/2022- The committees on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The recommendation was not adopted. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Nakashima, Matayoshi, Ichiyama, Tokioka, Ward; Ayes with reservations: none; 5 Noes: Representative(s) D. Kobayashi, LoPresti, Lowen, McKelvey, Takumi; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Nakamura. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2363 |
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HB2381
Transient Accommodations; Booking Services; Hosting Platforms; County Regulation
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Authorizes the counties to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB2418 |
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HB2382
Abandoned Vehicles; Tow Truck Pricing
RELATING TO TOW TRUCK PRICING.
Adjusts towing company charges and fees for vehicles left unattended or abandoned. Establishes a clean-up charge and documentation fee. |
(H)
2/2/2022- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
SB2369 |
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HB2383
Subdivisions; Public Access
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.
Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes the county to require the subdivider to establish a stewardship fund for maintenance purposes. Takes effect 1/1/2023. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2350 |
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HB2384
Digital Currency Licensing; Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSING PROGRAM.
Creates a licensing scheme for digital currency companies to be regulated by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' Division of Financial Institutions. Continues the study of use cases by the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HET, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, CPC, FIN |
SB3025 |
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HB2385
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Maui; MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST MAUIGROWN COFFEE, INC.
Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc., with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, FIN |
SB2357 |
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HB2386 HD1
Voter Information Guide; Ballot; Office of Elections; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the office of elections to prepare a voter registration guide to be posted on its website or printed and mailed upon request. Requires the office of election to mail a notice with each ballot notifying voters that a digital voter information guide may be found on its website or a physical copy may be mailed upon request. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
SB3226 |
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HB2387
Coastal Zone Management; Definitions
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Amends the definition of "development" to create additional exceptions, including pedestrian or bicycle facilities, trash removal, invasive vegetation control, installation of fencing for invasive species control or native habitat preservation, removal of access devices for inspection and maintenance of utilities, and lighting fixtures at existing public recreation facilities. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC, JHA |
SB2421 |
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HB2388 HD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Public Records; Environmental Assessments; Environmental Impact Statements; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish, implement, and maintain an interactive website that is accessible by the public at no cost and provides notification of and opportunity for participation in actions taken pursuant to the State's environmental review process. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
MATSUMOTO, BRANCO, GATES, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, WARD, WILDBERGER, Matayoshi |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
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HB2389
Individual income tax reduction
RELATING TO TAXES.
Eliminates the individual income tax for single filers and heads of households making less than $20,000 or joint filers making less than $40,000 and increases the income tax rate more slowly for low- and medium-income filers. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO, GATES, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, KONG, LOPRESTI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, WARD, WILDBERGER |
ECD, FIN |
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HB2390
Capital Requests for Forty-Fifth Representative District schools ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE FORTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-fifth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO |
FIN |
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HB2391 HD1
Early Lung Cancer Screening; Task Force; Department of Health; Comprehensive Cancer Control Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Creates an early lung cancer screening task force to research what steps and resources are necessary to increase early lung cancer screening in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
YAMANE |
HHH, FIN |
SB3367 |
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HB2392 HD1 SD1
DOH; COVID-19 Mitigation; Emergency Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Makes an emergency appropriation for coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic mitigation, including vaccination response activities. (SD1) |
(S)
4/13/2022- Act 005, 04/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105). |
YAMANE |
HTH, WAM |
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HB2393 HD1
Department of Human Services; Background Checks; Convictions; Adults; Minors; Young Adults; Vulnerable Adults
RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Requires the scope of the background checks for certain individuals to include acts that the individuals committed during the age of majority. Applies to certain individuals under the scope of contractual or employment obligations relating to minors, young adults, and vulnerable adults. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
YAMANE |
HHH, CPC, JHA |
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HB2394 HD1
Health Care; Medicaid; Medicare Licensed Facility; Pandemic; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID PATIENT CARE.
Appropriates moneys to provide one-time enhanced payments of fifteen per cent to any facility in the State licensed by medicare to provide skilled nursing or intermediate care to medicaid patients to assist with pandemic-related costs and lost revenues. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
YAMANE, KAPELA, NISHIMOTO, TAM |
PDP, HHH, FIN |
SB3236 |
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HB2395 HD1
General Obligation Bonds; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Affordable Rental Housing; Rental Housing Revolving Fund ($)
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to be appropriated into and out of the rental housing revolving fund for redevelopment of the department of Hawaiian home lands property located at 820 Isenberg street, Honolulu, Hawaii, for rental housing for native Hawaiian beneficiaries. Effective 6/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
HASHIMOTO, BRANCO, GATES, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, NAKAMURA, QUINLAN, TAM, TODD |
HSG, FIN |
SB3305 |
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HB2396
Contractors; Property or Casualty Insurance; Right to Rescind; Unfair Methods of Competition; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices
RELATING TO CONTRACTOR PRACTICES.
Prohibits contractors from offering to pay insureds' property or casualty insurance deductibles as incentives to induce the insureds to hire the contractors. Allows insureds to rescind contracts with the contractors within five business days after the date the contract is executed. Requires contractors to provide certain forms to an insured, prior to entering into a contract. Prohibits contractors from representing or negotiating, or offering or advertising to do so, on behalf of an insured in an insurance claim. Specifies violations are unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3 |
HASHIMOTO, CLARK, GATES, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OHNO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, Wildberger |
CPC |
SB2277 |
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HB2397 HD3
Hawaii Broadband Infrastructure Authority; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Digital Equity; Broadband Equity; UH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND.
Establishes the Hawaii broadband infrastructure authority. Defines broadband equity within the Hawaii broadband and digital equity office. Appropriates federal funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD3) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, LUKE, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, SAIKI, TAKAYAMA, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
GVO, WAM |
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HB2398
Landfills; Solid Waste Management; Buffer Zone
RELATING TO LANDFILLS.
Reduces the landfill buffer zone from one-half mile to one-quarter mile. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OHNO |
EEP, WAL, CPC |
SB2769 |
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HB2399 HD1 SD1
Department of Health; Counties; Extended Producer Responsibility; Waste Reduction; Packaging; Fast-Moving Consumer Goods; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Establishes an Extended Producer Responsibility Program. Requires certain producers of fast-moving consumer goods to register with the Department of Health and pay an annual fee based on the amount of packaging volume the covered producer places on the market each calendar year. Provides for the deposit of fees into an Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund. Provides for the expenditure of moneys from the Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund for the creation of a report that assesses the resources needed to reduce the volume of packaging waste sent to landfills or power plants that burn municipal solid waste as a fuel by fifty per cent and eighty per cent by a date to be determined by rule. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2100. (SD1) |
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4/27/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 922). |
LOWEN, BRANCO, GANADEN, GATES, ILAGAN, KAPELA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
AEN/EET, WAM |
SB3246 |
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HB2400
Psilocybin; Department of Health; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO PSILOCYBIN.
Establishes the therapeutic psilocybin working group to examine the medicinal and therapeutic effects of psilocybin and develop a long-term strategic plan to ensure the availability of therapeutic psilocybin or psilocybin-based products that are safe, accessible, and affordable for adults 21 years of age or older. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
LOWEN (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC |
SB3160 |
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HB2401
Quality Schools; Teacher Salary; Shortage differential Pay; Step Increases; Collaboration, Preparation, and Planning Time
RELATING TO QUALITY SCHOOLS.
Establishes a shortage differential salary incentive program within the department of education to provide shortage differential pay for teachers working in special education, hard-to-staff locations, and Hawaiian immersion positions. Provides automatic step increases in teacher salaries for each year of satisfactory service completed by public school teachers. Increases the amount of time available to teachers for planning, preparation, and collaboration. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EDN/LAT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WOODSON, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, LUKE, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, SAIKI, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Kong |
EDN/LAT, FIN |
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HB2402
New Businesses; DBEDT; Assistance; Loans; Fees; Unemployment Insurance Benefits
RELATING TO ASSISTANCE FOR NEW BUSINESSES.
Requires DBEDT to provide support services to new businesses. Establishes a separate general excise tax rate for a business's first five years of operation. Exempts a business from paying any fees related to licensing and registration within its first five years of operation. Allows individuals to continue to receive unemployment benefits while in the process of starting a business. Requires the state procurement office to advise government bodies to allocate at least five percent of funding to procure goods and services from new businesses in the State. Prohibits savings and loan associations from requiring a signed confession of judgment from a small business as a condition of receiving a loan. |
(H)
2/2/2022- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-04-22 10:00AM in conference room 312 Via Videoconference. |
WOODSON, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KONG, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, LoPresti, Tam |
ECD/GVR, CPC, FIN |
SB3232 |
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HB2403
DLIR; Volunteer Investigators; Public Works Projects; Appropriation
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Allows the department of labor and industrial relations to train and deputize volunteer investigators investigating public works projects. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WOODSON, BRANCO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TODD, WILDBERGER |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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HB2404 HD1
Compacts of Free Association; Task Force; Census
RELATING TO COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION.
Creates a task force to conduct a census of COFA residents in Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
WOODSON, BRANCO, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER |
CAI, FIN |
SB2469 |
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HB2405 HD2 SD2 CD1
Gender Affirming Treatment Act; Insurance; Nondiscrimination; Transgender; Gender Affirming Treatments
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Prohibits health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from applying categorical cosmetic or blanket exclusions to gender affirming treatments or procedures when determined to be medically necessary pursuant to applicable law and specifies a process for appealing a claim denied on the basis of medical necessity. Requires those entities to provide applicants and insured persons with clear information about the coverage of gender transition services, including the process for appealing a claim denied on the basis of medical necessity. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 039, on 06/16/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1139). |
JOHANSON, BELATTI, BRANCO, CULLEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2835 |
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HB2406
Refundable State Earned Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and permanent. Allows nonrefundable state earned income tax credits claimed for certain taxable years that exceeded tax liability for the original claim year to be credited against net tax liability in subsequent years until exhausted, up to the end of the 2022 tax year. |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
JOHANSON, BELATTI, BRANCO, CULLEN, ELI, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Lowen |
ECD, FIN |
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HB2407
Paid Family Leave; Temporary Disability Insurance; Insurance Benefits; Employer Based Insurance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Provides employees with up to eight weeks of paid family leave during the first year after birth of the individual's child, adoption of a child by the individual, or placement of a child with the individual through foster care, and eight weeks of paid family leave to care for the individual's family member with a serious health condition during any benefit year, paid through an employer-based private insurance program currently used to provide for temporary disability benefits. Repeals chapter 398, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
JOHANSON |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
SB3316 |
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HB2408
Minimum Wage; Tip Credit; Annual Adjustments
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Beginning 7/1/2027, and each year thereafter, requires DLIR to annually adjust the minimum wage hourly rate and tip credit amount for the following January 1 based on a three-year average of the consumer price index of all urban consumers. |
(H)
2/15/2022- The committee(s) on LAT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
LAT, FIN |
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HB2409 HD1
DBEDT; Economic Disaster Mitigation; Economic Diversification; Import Substitution; Community Development; Reports; Omnibus Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.
Establishes a public policy framework that addresses state goals in the areas of economic disaster mitigation, economic diversification, import substitution, and community development. Appropriates funds to DBEDT to implement specific projects that address those goals. Identifies additional projects authorized in the executive budget to be implemented by DBEDT in furtherance of those goals. Requires DBEDT to submit annual reports to the legislature. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
SAIKI |
ECD, FIN |
SB3337 |
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HB2410 HD1
Information Technology; ETS; Phased Consolidation Plan; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.
Establishes a technology services consolidation working group, which shall develop a plan for the phased consolidation of all state executive branch information technology services and staff within five years, except those of the department of education, Hawaii health systems corporation, and University of Hawaii, under the office of enterprise technology services. Requires the working group to recommend ways to attract high-quality information technology professionals to the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
SAIKI |
HET, CPC |
SB3284 |
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HB2411
Procurement; SPO; Phased Consolidation Plan; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Establishes a procurement services consolidation working group, which shall develop a plan for the phased consolidation of all state executive branch procurement services and staff within five years, except those of the Department of Education, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, and University of Hawaii, under the State Procurement Office. Requires the working group to recommend ways to attract high quality procurement professionals to the State. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
SB3369 |
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HB2412
HTA; DBEDT; Kuleana Special Fund; Tourism; Educational Videos and Informative Material; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Establishes the kuleana special fund to support the preservation of natural, cultural, and environmental resources that are impacted by the tourism industry. Requires the Hawaii tourism authority to create educational videos and informational material and coordinate with government entities, organizations, and private businesses to market and disseminate the videos and material to everyone arriving in the State. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 06/30/2027. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KITAGAWA, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, QUINLAN, TAM, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA |
LAT, FIN |
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HB2413 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Parks; Feasibility Study; User Fees; Revenue Enhancements
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to conduct a feasibility study on a revenue-generating and management system of user fees for Hawaii's state parks and to submit a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KITAGAWA, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Nakamura |
WTL, WAM |
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HB2414 HD1 SD1
General Excise Tax Exemption; Food and Food Ingredients; Nonprescription Drugs; Diapers
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income derived from the: (1) sale of food; (2) sale of nonprescription drugs; and (3) manufacture, production, packaging, and sale of diapers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KITAGAWA, BRANCO, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER |
EET, WAM |
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HB2415
CIP; Forty-eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-eighth representative district. |
(S)
4/28/2022- Senate Conferees Appointed: Rhoads Chair; Misalucha Co-Chair; Fevella. |
KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI |
FIN |
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HB2416 HD2 SD1 CD1
Campaign Spending; Nonprofit Organizations; Electioneering Communication; Donors; Disclosures
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
Specifies consent procedures for when 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations operating as noncandidate committees can use donations for electioneering communications, independent expenditures, or contributions and requires these organizations to provide certain written notice to donors. Requires 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations operating as noncandidate committees to disclose the name and address of donors who make a donation individually or in an aggregate of more than $10,000, with certain exceptions. Adds definitions. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 169, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1270). |
KITAGAWA, BRANCO, CULLEN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
JDC |
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HB2417 HD1
DLNR; Leases; Extension; Direct Negotiation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Requires DLNR to review the final report of the house of representatives' investigative committee established under House Resolution No. 164, Regular Session of 2021, for the purpose of conducting a policy analysis and developing proposed legislation. Appropriates funds for DLNR to conduct the policy analysis and implement the report's recommendations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/16/2022- The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-18-22 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
BELATTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, D. KOBAYASHI, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, YAMASHITA |
WTL, WAM |
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HB2418 HD2
ADC; Board of Directors; Powers; Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Amends the focus, scope, and management of the agribusiness development corporation (ADC). Appropriates funds to ADC for a consultant for planning, an accountant, and for security on ADC property. Repeals the requirement that all agricultural projects, agricultural development plans, and project facility programs developed by ADC be approved by the board of agriculture before implementation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/21/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
BELATTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, D. KOBAYASHI, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, YAMASHITA |
AEN, WAM |
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HB2419
Auditor; Working Papers; Disclosure; Investigating Committee
RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE AUDITOR'S WORK.
Requires the auditor to disclose information, evidence, and requested documents, including working papers, to an investigating committee after the final audit report has been issued. |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on GVR/LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BELATTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, YAMASHITA |
GVR/LMG, JHA |
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HB2420
Auditor; Draft Audit Report; Testimonial Evidence; Recordings
RELATING TO AUDITING PRACTICES.
Establishes draft audit report requirements. Requires the auditor to follow best auditing practices and standards when obtaining testimonial evidence and, if recording an interview, to follow certain requirements. |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on GVR/LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BELATTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, YAMASHITA |
GVR/LMG, JHA |
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HB2421 HD1 SD2 CD1
Women's Court Pilot Program; Temporary Positions; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WOMEN'S COURT.
Establishes a three-year women's court pilot program within the judiciary's first circuit. Establishes temporary positions. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2025. (CD1) |
(H)
7/6/2022- Act 243, on 07/06/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1345). |
ICHIYAMA, BRANCO, CLARK, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, LoPresti, Matayoshi |
JDC, WAM |
SB3207 |
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HB2422 HD1 SD1
Crime; Sentences; Domestic Violence Intervention
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Clarifies that sentences for domestic violence intervention for abuse-related offenses shall be imposed, with or without probation. (SD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 043, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1143). |
ICHIYAMA, BRANCO, CULLEN, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAIKI, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
HMS, JDC |
SB3166 |
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HB2423 HD1 SD1
Construction; Building Materials; State Building Construction Projects; State Highway Projects; Carbon Footprint
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.
Requires all state building construction projects and state highway projects to use building and construction materials that seek to reduce their carbon footprint, where feasible and cost effective. Effective 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
4/19/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 718). |
MARTEN, BRANCO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER |
GVO/AEN, JDC/WAM |
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HB2424 HD1 SD2 CD2
DHS; Child Welfare System; Foster Care; Adoption; Adoption Assistance; Legal Guardianship Assistance; Investigative Authority; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Expands the investigative authority of DHS to include families with foster children with a pending adoption decree or for whom an adoption decree has been issued but adoption has not yet taken place, children who are placed into legal guardianship and who receive permanency assistance payments, and adopted children who receive adoption assistance payments, and against whom a complaint has been filed with DHS at any time. Requires DHS to analyze and report on the impact of expanding home visits to families receiving adoption assistance or legal guardianship assistance. Establishes the Malama Ohana working group to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's child welfare system. Appropriates funds to increase the procurement of contracted services to provide additional support, resources, and monitoring of families receiving benefits from the State's adoption assistance and permanency assistance programs. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1390). |
MARTEN, AQUINO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE |
HMS, WAM/JDC |
SB3237 |
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HB2425
Manoa Valley; City and County of Honolulu; Flood Mitigation; Grant-in-Aid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FLOOD MITIGATION IN MANOA VALLEY.
Provides a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu for flood mitigation in Manoa Valley on the island of Oahu. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to PDP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
D. Kobayashi |
PDP, WAL, FIN |
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HB2426
Certified Public Accountants; State Board of Public Accountancy
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE.
Establishes procedures and eligibility criteria for a privilege to practice public accountancy in this State for public accountants and certified public accountants licensed in another state with comparable education, examination, and experience requirements. Subjects all holders of a privilege to practice to the regulatory and enforcement jurisdiction of the Board of Accountancy. Sunsets on 6/30/2024. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
D. KOBAYASHI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, B. KOBAYASHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, TODD, WILDBERGER |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2427 HD1
DOE; Sports; Co-Curricular; Report
RELATING TO SPORTS.
Designates sports as being co curricular activities. Requires the department of education to submit a report on the cost of implementing sports as co-curricular activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
D. KOBAYASHI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, ILAGAN, MATSUMOTO, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
EDN, FIN |
SB3296 |
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HB2428
CIP; DHHL; Hawaiian Homes; Infrastructure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates $75,000,000 to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for infrastructure. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HOLT, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2429
Health Equity; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HEALTH EQUITY.
Establishes the Office of Health Equity within the Department of Health. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HOLT, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Matayoshi |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
SB2031 |
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HB2430
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Public Land Trust; Transfer of Moneys; Carry-forward Trust Holding Account; Public Land Trust Revenues Committee
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES.
Returns to OHA certain moneys in the carry-forward trust holding account previously claimed as public land trust overpayments to the office. Establishes a public land trust revenues committee to periodically study and determine the annual amount of income and proceeds from the public land trust that OHA should receive annually. |
(H)
2/3/2022- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7 |
HOLT, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TODD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2431 HD2 SD1
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Requires the working group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development Statewide Sustainability Branch. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HOLT, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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HB2432
CIP; Fiftieth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTIETH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fiftieth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
BRANCO |
FIN |
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HB2433
OHA; Ceded Lands; Pro Rata Share
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES.
Requires that all moneys in the pro rata portion of the Public Land Trust be transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. |
(H)
2/1/2022- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TARNAS |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2434 HD1
PUC; Water Carriers; Strategic Plan
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Requires each water carrier to file a strategic plan with the Public Utilities Committee every five years. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/29/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
AQUINO, CLARK, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
TRS, CPN |
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HB2435 HD1
Female Inmates; Pat Downs; Searches; Correctional Facilities; Prisons; Department of Public Safety
RELATING TO SEARCHES OF FEMALE INMATES.
Requires pat downs and searches of female inmates to be conducted by a female correctional facility employee unless the inmate presents a risk of immediate harm to self or others or risk of escape. Prohibits male correctional facility employees from entering areas where female inmates may be in a state of undress for the purpose of conducting a search unless an inmate in the area presents a risk of immediate harm to self or others or if there is a medical emergency in the area. Requires any prohibited search, pat down, or entry by a male correctional facility employee to be documented within three days of the incident, reviewed by the warden, and retained by the institution for reporting purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
OHNO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Takayama |
CMV, JHA |
SB2777 |
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HB2436
Hawaii Penal Code; Gambling; Property
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Imposes a heightened penalty of a class C felony for persons who repeatedly commit the offenses of gambling or possession of gambling records in the second degree. Raises the criminal penalty to a class C felony for the offense of possession of gambling devices. Directs all forfeited property or proceeds from sales thereof to units of state or local government that administer, manage, operate, or oversee programs addressing homelessness, substance abuse, or compulsive gambling. |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
OHNO, BRANCO, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO |
JHA, FIN |
SB3189 |
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HB2437 HD1
Income Tax Credit; Health Care Provider Tax Credit; Physicians; Osteopathic Physicians; Nurses; Hawaii State Center for Nursing; Report; Sunset
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a $10,000 income tax credit for physicians, osteopathic physicians, and nurses who are licensed and actively practicing in the State. Requires the Hawaii state center for nursing to report to the legislature on impact and effect of the tax credit by December 31, 2024. Sunsets December 31, 2025. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
QUINLAN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, TODD |
ECD, HHH, FIN |
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HB2438
State Parks Special Fund; Allocation; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Resident Sentiment Survey; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
Requires a portion of the moneys deposited into the State Parks Special Fund to be allocated to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Office of Planning and Sustainable Development based on the percentage of residents who have a favorable perception towards Hawaii's tourism industry as reported in the most recent Hawaii Tourism Authority resident sentiment survey results. Increases the sum to be appropriated out of the State Parks Special Fund by $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2022-2023 to be expended by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
QUINLAN, MIZUNO |
WAL, FIN |
SB2286 |
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HB2439 HD1
Small Businesses; Small Business Loans; Hawaii Start-up Business Loan Program; Start-up Business Loan Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
Establishes the Hawaii start-up business loan program. Establishes the Hawaii start-up business loan program special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 10/18/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1). |
QUINLAN, HOLT, OKIMOTO, TAKAYAMA |
ECD, FIN |
SB2805 |
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HB2440 HD2
Wages and Hours of Employees on Public Works; Penalties
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS.
Imposes penalty on both the person and firm upon finding of certain violations of state law governing wages and hours of employees on public works. Defines "person" for these purposes. Effective 12/25/2040. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
QUINLAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, ONISHI, TODD |
LCA, JDC |
SB3223 |
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HB2441
DBEDT; Public-Private Partnerships; Workforce Development; Grant Program ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a grant program to offer matching funds to public-private partnerships in eligible industries to engage in workforce development. Provides that 10% of the moneys awarded through the grant program may be used for administrative costs. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
QUINLAN, BELATTI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, D. KOBAYASHI, TAKAYAMA |
LAT, FIN |
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HB2442 HD1
Cost Valuations for Work; Construction Projects; Professional Engineers; Architects; Exemption
RELATING TO BUILDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
Updates the cost valuations of work on buildings for the work to qualify for an exemption from the requirement that plans and specifications for construction projects be prepared by a licensed engineer or architect. (HD1) |
(H)
3/2/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA, BRANCO, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Belatti, Har, Matayoshi |
HSG, FIN |
SB3386 |
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HB2443 HD1
DOD; Disaster Relief; Flooding; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF.
Appropriates funds to the department of defense for fiscal year 2021-2022 to provide relief from flooding events. Provides for the lapse of the funds on an unspecified date. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA, BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, MORIKAWA, Luke |
PDP, FIN |
SB2156 |
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HB2444 HD1 SD1
Infrastructure Dedication; Affordable Housing; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Conditions the authority of a county whose population is greater than five hundred thousand to exercise state housing powers upon a county's continued compliance with provisions regarding the acceptance of the dedication of infrastructure and public highways in affordable housing developments. Amends various provisions relating to the dedication of infrastructure to a county. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
NAKAMURA, BELATTI, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LUKE, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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HB2445 HD1
Volunteer Month; April
RELATING TO VOLUNTEER MONTH.
Designates the month of April of each year as Volunteer Month. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
NAKAMURA, BELATTI, CLARK, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
CAI, JHA |
sb2202 |
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HB2446 HD2 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Parks Administration and Operations; State Parks Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish positions in parks administration and operation (LNR 806) to implement visitor reservation systems in Hawaii state parks. Appropriates additional moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources from the State Parks Special Fund for purposes of state park management. (SD1) |
(S)
3/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LUKE, SAIKI |
WTL, WAM |
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HB2447 HD1
Boiler and Elevator Safety Law; Inspections; Boiler Inspectors; Elevator Inspectors; Regulation; Boiler and Elevator Inspectors Board; DCCA; DLIR
RELATING TO SAFETY.
Establishes a new licensing regime for boiler inspectors and elevator inspectors, including the creation of a boiler and elevator inspectors board. Transfers the licensing of boiler inspectors and elevator inspectors from the department of labor and industrial relations to the board. Clarifies that any inspection required under the Boiler and Elevator Safety Law, including inspections required to be done by the department, may be directed to be completed by licensed qualified boiler inspectors or licensed qualified elevator inspectors. Effective 12/25/2040. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
ONISHI, MORIKAWA, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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HB2448 HD1 SD1
Statewide Data Hub; Employers; Employees; DBEDT; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATEWIDE DATA HUB.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish and maintain a statewide data hub to collect employer and employee data. Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to determine the functions of the statewide data hub and access and document retention policies for the data. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ONISHI, MORIKAWA, SAYAMA |
EET/LCA, WAM |
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HB2449 HD1 SD1
State Archives; Staff Positions; Capital Improvement Project; Records Inventory; Transfer Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE ARCHIVES.
Appropriates funds to establish staff positions in the Hawaii state archives. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance the construction of an additional building for state archives. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ONISHI, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA |
LCA, WAM |
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HB2450
OHA; Carry-Forward Trust Holding Account; Ceded Lands; Transfer of Excess Funds
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES.
Requires that all funds in the administratively established carry-forward trust holding account in excess of $15,100,000 be transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs each year. |
(H)
2/1/2022- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, MORIKAWA, OHNO, SAYAMA, TARNAS |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2451
Vital Statistics; Birth Certificates; Establishment of New Birth Certificates; Gender Markers
RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
Beginning 01/01/2023, adds the gender marker "X" as a third gender option on birth certificates and permits individuals to submit an application for a change in sex designation on their birth certificates that reflects this third gender option. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
BRANCO, CLARK, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, SAYAMA, TODD |
HHH, JHA |
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HB2452
Hawaiian Homes Commission; Elected Members; DHHL; Director
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the election of the members of the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Establishes the elected office of Director of Hawaiian Home Lands, the holder of which shall have administrative oversight over the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Subject to congressional approval. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ELI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2446 |
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HB2453
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Third-Party Review Services; Licensure Board; Recovery Fund; Rulemaking ($)
RELATING TO THIRD-PARTY REVIEW SERVICES.
Establishes the third-party review services licensure program and board and the third-party review recovery fund. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ELI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
SB2447 |
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HB2454
Proposed Actions; Environmental Impact Statements; Hearings
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires for each draft environmental assessment and draft environmental impact statement a public hearing in the community directly affected by the underlying proposed action. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ELI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
SB2448 |
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HB2455
Corrections; Goods; Procurement; Manufacture; Production
RELATING TO HAWAII CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES.
Provides that any goods provided to any state agency by the correctional industries program shall be: (1) produced or manufactured by the program; or (2) pre-existing goods that are substantially altered or customized by the program for the purpose of facilitating use of the goods by a state agency. |
(H)
2/4/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ELI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, CMV, FIN |
SB2449 |
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HB2456 HD1
DOE; Schools; Children; Resource Officers; Guards; Safety and Security Officers; Security Attendants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SAFETY.
Requires DOE to assign school resource officers, guards, school safety and security officers, or school security attendants to serve at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs. Requires DOE to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ganaden, Gates, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso voting no (2) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1). |
ELI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
SB2450 |
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HB2457
DOE; Out-Of-Service-Area Attendance; District Exemption; Geographic Exception; Report
RELATING TO STUDENT OUT-OF-SERVICE-AREA ATTENDANCE.
Prohibits the Department of Education from mandating that any student attend a school outside the student's service area. Establishes a five-year phaseout period. Requires the Department of Education to submit annual progress reports. |
(H)
2/10/2022- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ELI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
SB2451 |
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HB2458
Auditor; PSD; Corrections Division; Management Audit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a management audit of the Corrections Division of the Department of Public Safety. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CMV, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ELI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CMV, LMG, FIN |
SB2452 |
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HB2459
Housing Projects; HHFDC; Counties; Environmental Assessment
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Increases from 45 days to 90 days the deadline by which county legislative bodies shall approve certain housing projects supported by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes that certain housing projects shall not be exempt from an environmental assessment. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HSG/EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ELI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG/EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2453 |
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HB2460
Sex Trafficking; Penalty; Protection of Minors
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $50,000 but no more than $100,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines "sexual conduct". Provides that a minor who reports that the minor is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ELI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
SB2454 |
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HB2461
Penal Code; Criminal Procedure; Victims and Witnesses of Sexual Offenses; Right to Speedy Trial; Child Abuse; Expedited Criminal Proceedings
RELATING TO SPEEDY TRIALS.
Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ELI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB3278 |
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HB2462
Vital Statistics; Certificates of Stillbirth; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
Requires the department of health to issue a certificate of stillbirth, upon request of the parent or parents named on a fetal death certificate issued in the case of a stillbirth. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ELI, GATES, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, D. KOBAYASHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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HB2463
Prostitution; Sex Trafficking; Victims; Basic Income; Pilot Program; DHS; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO EXIT THE SEX TRADE.
Establishes a 1-year pilot program within the Department of Human Services to provide a basic monthly income of $2,000 for up to 1 year, to qualified persons who are verified victims of sex trafficking, or who are female or sexual and gender minority individuals seeking to exit the sex trade. Requires the Department to keep confidential the personal information of applicants and program participants. Appropriates moneys. Requires report to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
SB3347 |
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HB2464 HD1
Self-Protection; Use of Force; Deadly Force
RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
(H)
3/8/2022- Recommitted to JHA with Representative(s) Okimoto, Tokioka voting no and Representative(s) Holt excused. |
ELI, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, WILDBERGER |
JHA |
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HB2465
Domestic Abuse; DHS; Family Court; Mandatory Referral; Report
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Repeals referral and reporting requirements for the Family Courts and the Department of Human Services that apply to cases in which a temporary restraining order is sought for alleged domestic abuse involving an incapacitated or minor family or household member. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
ELI, GATES, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, D. KOBAYASHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER, Matayoshi |
HHH, JHA |
SB2643 |
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HB2466 HD2 SD1 CD1
Unprocessed Taro; Cultivation and Production; General Excise Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO TARO.
Exempts the gross proceeds or income received from the sale of any product resulting from the cultivation and production of unprocessed taro from the general excise tax. Repeals 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1391). |
ELI, BRANCO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, LoPresti |
AEN, WAM |
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HB2467
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Beneficiary Consultation; Leases; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Defines "beneficiary consultation". Prohibits the department of Hawaiian home lands from disposing or extending a general lease to non-beneficiaries unless there are no applicants seeking to enter into a general lease to the use and occupancy of a tract of Hawaiian home lands. Requires the department to notify beneficiaries through beneficiary consultation prior to the disposition of Hawaiian home lands. Prohibits the department from establishing additional criteria to enter into a general lease with an applicant, under certain conditions. Specifies that the department may grant a license or enter into a general lease, under certain conditions. Allocates the interest or other earnings from the Hawaiian home loan fund and Hawaiian home general loan fund into their respective funds, under certain conditions. Requires the department to submit a quarterly report to the legislature and beneficiaries. Authorizes the department to negotiate with homestead association governed water agencies to maintain water systems prior to other service providers, under certain conditions. |
(H)
2/3/2022- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7 |
ELI, BELATTI, CULLEN, GATES, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WILDBERGER |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2468
CIP; Forty-third Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-third representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ELI |
FIN |
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HB2469 HD1 SD1
Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund; Insolvency; Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund Insolvency Emergency; Unemployment Compensation Insolvency Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TRUST FUND.
Establish an Unemployment Compensation Insolvency Special Fund to be administered by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and expended solely to resolve an Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund insolvency emergency declared by the Governor. Permit the Governor to declare an Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund insolvency emergency and expend moneys from the Unemployment Compensation Insolvency Special Fund if the Director of Finance determines that the trust fund balance is insufficient to meet the State's obligations. Appropriates moneys into the Unemployment Compensation Insolvency Special Fund. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA, LUKE, ONISHI |
LCA, WAM |
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HB2470 HD2
DBEDT; DAGS; DOE; HTA; Stadium Authority; School Facilities Authority; Transfer; Stadium Development District
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
Establishes the director of business, economic development, and tourism, or a designee of the director, as an ex-officio, voting member of the Hawaii tourism authority and the school facilities authority board. Transfers the stadium authority from the department of accounting and general services to the department of business, economic development, and tourism. On July 1, 2023, transfers the school facilities authority from the department of education to the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Amends the composition of the stadium authority. Requires that administrative expenses incurred for the stadium development special fund be deducted. Effective 10/18/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
3/18/2022- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
YAMASHITA, BRANCO, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, LUKE, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WOODSON |
EET/EDU, WAM |
SB3334 |
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HB2471 HD1 SD2
Adequate Reserve Fund; Employer's Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate; Benefit Cost Rate
RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND.
Amends the definition of "Adequate Reserve Fund" to exclude the benefit cost rate from June 2020 through August 2021, for calendar years 2023 through 2030. (SD2) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 281, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1410). |
YAMASHITA, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, ELI, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, LUKE, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAIKI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE |
LCA, WAM |
SB3128 |
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HB2472
CIP; 14th, 15th, and 16th Representative Districts; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH, FIFTEENTH, AND SIXTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 14th, 15th, and 16th Representative Districts. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TOKIOKA, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA |
FIN |
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HB2473
PSD; Judiciary; Offender Programs and Services; Transfer of Responsibility; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OFFENDERS.
Transfers responsibility for vocational, educational, cultural, and other programming and services for offenders from the Department of Public Safety to the Judiciary and makes necessary conforming amendments to relevant statutory provisions. Requires the Judiciary to submit a report to the 2023 Legislature. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKASHIMA, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, TODD, WARD |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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HB2474 HD1
Elections; Campaign Finance; Administrative Fines; Criminal Prosecution; Elective Public Office Disqualification
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Allows the campaign spending commission to refer a complaint to the attorney general or county prosecutor in addition to any administrative determination at any time. Disqualifies a person convicted of violating campaign finance criminal prosecution laws from holding elective public office for ten years, rather than four years. Repeals language stipulating that campaign finance criminal prosecution laws do not apply to any person who has paid or agrees to pay fines related to report filing violations and advertisement violations prior to the commencement of the proceedings. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
NAKASHIMA |
GVR, JHA |
SB2345 |
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HB2475 HD1 SD1 CD1
Day of Observance; Restoration Day; La Hoihoi Ea
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Establishes July 31 of each year as La Hoihoi Ea. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 082, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182). |
NAKASHIMA |
HWN/LCA, WAM |
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HB2476 HD1
Spousal Support Orders; Enforcement; Wage Garnishment
RELATING TO SPOUSAL SUPPORT.
Allows obligees under an order solely for spousal support to elect to enforce the order pursuant to chapters 651, 652, and 653, Hawaii Revised Statutes, rather than through the clerk of the court. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKASHIMA |
HHH, JHA |
SB2869 |
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HB2477
CIP; First Representative District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 1st Representative District. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKASHIMA |
FIN |
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HB2478
On-site Early Childhood Facilities; Income Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ON-SITE EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES.
Establishes an income tax credit for employers who create on site early childhood facilities. Establishes and appropriates funds for 1.0 FTE on-site early childhood facility coordinator position. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MIZUNO |
HHH, ECD, FIN |
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HB2479
Penal Code; Property Rights; Theft of Mail
RELATING TO MAIL THEFT.
Establishes the class C felony offense of theft of mail. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
MIZUNO |
JHA |
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HB2480
Offender Reentry; DHS; DPS; Offender Reentry System Plan
RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY.
Requires the department of public safety to collaborate with the department of human services to review, periodically update, and implement the offender reentry system plan, as needed, and review, periodically update, and implement the reentry plans and curricula for adult offenders exiting the prison system. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to CMV, HHH, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MIZUNO |
CMV, HHH, FIN |
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HB2481
Child Abuse and Neglect; Mandatory Reporting; Members of the Clergy; Rules of Evidence; Privileged Communications
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE REPORTING.
Amends the child abuse and neglect reporting requirement to specify that a member of the clergy shall not be required to report information gained solely during a penitential communication, unless exigent circumstances exist that justify disclosure of the abuse or neglect. Specifies that the general rule of privilege applicable to confidential communications made to a member of the clergy does not apply to communications relating to known or suspected child abuse or neglect when exigent circumstances exist that justify disclosure of the abuse or neglect. |
(H)
2/15/2022- Re-referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
MIZUNO, HAR, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, D. KOBAYASHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TOKIOKA |
JHA |
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HB2482 HD2
Education; Seizure Safe Schools; Seizure Disorder Rescue Medication; School Employee Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning 1/1/2024, authorizes public schools and public charter schools to have an employee trained to administer or assist with the self-administration of seizure disorder rescue medication, with certain exemptions. Authorizes all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform an annual self-review of seizure disorder materials. Allows a seizure action plan for every diagnosed student to be established and distributed to employees charged with supervising the student. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD2) |
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3/11/2022- Referred to EDU/HTH, WAM. |
MIZUNO, BELATTI, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER |
EDU/HTH, WAM |
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HB2483
Digital Divide Task Force; Report
RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
Creates a digital divide task force. Requires a report the Legislature. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HET, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HAR, GANADEN, ILAGAN, QUINLAN |
HET, CPC, FIN |
SB2961 |
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HB2484
Broadband; Dark Fiber Telecommunication Cables; Department of Accounting and General Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND.
Makes an appropriation to expand access to broadband in the State. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HET, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HAR, GANADEN, GATES, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, D. KOBAYASHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER |
HET, CPC, FIN |
SB2981 |
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HB2485
State Lottery; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE LOTTERY.
Establishes a state lottery commission to implement a lottery of which excess proceeds are deposited into the pest inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund to prevent the introduction of, and control the spread of, invasive species. Authorizes the commission to establish multistate lottery games. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GANADEN, ILAGAN, KONG, MIZUNO, WILDBERGER, McKelvey |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
SB2310 |
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HB2486
Counties; Ke Kanawai Mamalahoe; Law of the Splintered Paddle
RELATING TO THE LAW OF THE SPLINTERED PADDLE.
Prohibits a county from enacting any ordinance that prohibits a person from lying by the roadside in safety in accordance with the law of the splintered paddle. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
GANADEN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER, Sayama |
HHH, JHA |
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HB2487
Office of the Governor; Small business
RELATING TO THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE GOVERNOR FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION.
Establishes the position of Special Assistant to the Governor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the office of the Governor. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KONG |
ECD, FIN |
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HB2488
CIP; Forty-fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-fourth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES |
FIN |
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HB2489
Historic Preservation Program; Pre-contact Historic Property; Duties; Hawaii Historic Places Review Board; Penalties
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Defines "pre-contact historic property". Clarifies that the historic preservation program includes the development, publication, and distribution of materials and consultation services about protections for burials, historic sites, and archaeological resources. Increases civil and administrative fines for certain violations of historic and preservation requirements and makes violators liable for costs associated with mitigation or restoration measures. |
(H)
2/3/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GATES, BELATTI, BRANCO, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, D. KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WOODSON |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB2490
Agricultural Lands; Taro Land Protection; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO.
Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources, in declaring residential development areas and acquiring lands therein, from disturbing wetland or dryland taro lands and infrastructure on undeveloped lands. Establishes a fourth class--taro lands classification for public lands. Permits structures for lo‘i or mala taro fields in the agricultural district. Establishes growth and perpetuation of traditional Hawaiian crops as a goal of the State Planning Act. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources, with the Taro Security and Purity Task Force, to create an inventory of taro lands. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/28/2022- Referred to AGR, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES, GANADEN, ILAGAN, D. KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, OHNO, WOODSON, McKelvey |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
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HB2491 HD2 SD2 CD1
Hawaiian Language; Official Websites; Letterhead; Translation
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires all letterhead of the State and counties to include consistent Hawaiian names, words, and spelling. Requires the governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, and heads of principal departments to prominently display a Hawaiian translation of the name of their respective office or department at least once on the main page of their official website and in the letterhead of their stationary. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 170, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1271). |
GATES, BRANCO, ELI, GANADEN, ILAGAN, D. KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OHNO, WOODSON |
HWN/HRE, WAM |
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HB2492 HD1
State Procurement Code; Procurement Officers; Training; Design Professionals; Construction Cost Overruns; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE PROCUREMENT REFORM.
Requires procurement officers to document whether to pursue a design professional or contractor for damages in the event of construction cost overruns. Makes cost overruns a construction defect for the purposes of the contractor repair act. Requires the state procurement office to include training on the duty of procurement officers to hold design professionals liable for breaches of professional standards. Requires the state procurement office to conduct a study on the appropriateness of a liability contingency fund for cost overruns in bids for state contracts and report to the legislature. Establishes a procurement professional standards task force. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
GATES, CLARK, ILAGAN, D. KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OHNO, ONISHI |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
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HB2493 HD2
Carbon Sequestration; Hawaii Farmland and Forest Soil Health Carbon Smart Incentive Program; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION INCENTIVES.
Establishes the Hawaii farmland and forest soil health carbon smart incentive program to incentivize carbon sequestration activities through incentives contracts that provide for compensation for eligible practices by program participants. Appropriates funds for positions and administering the program. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
PERRUSO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
AEN/EET, WAM |
SB3325 |
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HB2494 HD1
Civic Education; Department of Education; Resource Teacher; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds for the expansion of civic education in the public schools and for one full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher position. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
PERRUSO, BRANCO, CLARK, GATES, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2495 HD1 SD1
Employment Practices; Sexual Harassment; Sexual Assault; Nondisclosure Agreements; Prohibition
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Prohibits an employer from entering into or requiring an employee to enter into a nondisclosure agreement pertaining to sexual harassment or sexual assault occurring in the workplace, at work-related events, between employees, or between the employer and an employee. (SD1) |
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7/12/2022- Act 288, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1417). |
PERRUSO, ELI, GANADEN, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON |
LCA, JDC |
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HB2496
CIP; Forty-sixth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-sixth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
PERRUSO |
FIN |
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HB2497
CIP; Forty-sixth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-sixth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
PERRUSO |
FIN |
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HB2498 HD1
DOH; Federal Special Education Law; Part C Regulations; Preschool; Disabled Children
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT.
Requires the department of health to submit a request, as allowed by federal code, to the United States Department of Education to allow parents of children with a disability to continue receiving early intervention services after the child turns three years of age and until the child enters kindergarten. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
TOKIOKA |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
SB2748 |
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HB2499 HD1
Grants; Native Hawaiian Communities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Requires certain departments and agencies to provide grants to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that have experience and expertise in supporting and advancing Native Hawaiian communities. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
SAIKI, HOLT |
JHA, FIN |
SB3357 |
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HB2500 HD1
Legislative Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. (HD1) |
(S)
3/28/2022- Act 001, 03/24/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101). |
SAIKI |
WAM |
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HB2501 HD1
Pandemic Leave; COVID-19 Exposure; Employees
RELATING TO PANDEMIC LEAVE.
Provides for paid leave for fully vaccinated employees required to stay home from work or prohibited from returning to work because of COVID-19 exposure who submit to a test within three days of being notified of the exposure and receive negative test results. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 6/30/2023. (HD1) |
(H)
2/9/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAT with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) Luke, McDermott excused (2). |
MCKELVEY, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, WOODSON |
PDP, LAT, JHA |
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HB2502
Fireworks Control Law; Civil Liability
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Creates a civil cause of action that may be brought by any person, other than an officer or employee of the State or a local governmental entity in the State, for certain violations or aiding or abetting certain violations of the Fireworks Control Law, with statutory damages. |
(H)
2/4/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MCKELVEY, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO |
CPC, JHA |
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HB2503
CIP; Tenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the tenth representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MCKELVEY |
FIN |
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HB2504 HD1
Government Contracts; Report; Legislature
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.
Requires all departments and agencies to report the names of entities awarded a contract with a certain total value and the criteria used to select the awardee to the legislature no later than thirty days before a contract is effectuated. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Kapela excused (2). |
MCKELVEY |
GVR, CPC |
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HB2505
Sunshine Law; Interactive Conference Technology; Remote Meetings
RELATING TO SUNSHINE LAW BOARDS.
Amends Section 1. Act 220, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to remove language requiring open meetings to have an in-person location for public access when hosting otherwise entirely remote meetings. |
(H)
2/16/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
OKIMOTO |
GVR, JHA |
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HB2506
Residential Property Tax; Tax Freeze; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO FREEZE ANY INCREASE IN STATE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX.
Proposing amendments to articles viii of the constitution of the state of hawaii to authorize the legislature to freeze any increase in state residential property tax. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
OKIMOTO |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
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HB2507
Constitutional Amendment; Bill Passage; Supermajority; Minimum Wage (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 15, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ENACT A SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENT FOR PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION PROPOSING TO RAISE OR CREATE TAXES AND LEGISLATION TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to include a two-thirds supermajority voting requirement for the legislature to pass a minimum wage increase and laws that raise taxes or create new taxes. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to LAT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
OKIMOTO |
LAT, JHA, FIN |
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HB2508
Inheritance and estate taxation
RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF THE INHERITANCE AND ESTATE TAX.
A bill to repeal inheritance and estate taxes that act as a form of double taxation on individual tax payers. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
OKIMOTO |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
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HB2509
Housing; Tax Credits.
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Creates an increase in real estate transfer tax on nonresident noncitizens. Creates a tax credit for real estate transfer for residents of Hawaii. |
(H)
1/28/2022- Referred to HSG/ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
OKIMOTO |
HSG/ECD, JHA, FIN |
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HB2510 HD2 SD1 CD1
Earned Income Tax Credit; Minimum Wage; Tip Credit
RELATING TO INCOME.
Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and permanent. Provides for carryforward of nonrefundable credits previously claimed. Incrementally increases the minimum wage and tip credit beginning on 10/1/2022. (CD1) |
(H)
6/23/2022- Act 114, on 06/22/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214). |
SAIKI, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, LUKE, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
LCA, WAM |
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HB2511 HD2 SD2 CD1
DHHL; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Provides funds to the department of Hawaiian home lands to pursue a multi-pronged approach to eliminating its waitlist. Requires the department of Hawaiian home lands to develop a strategic plan to address applicant preferences. Requires an annual report. (CD1) |
(H)
7/11/2022- Act 279, on 07/11/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1382). |
SAIKI, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, LUKE, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
HWN, WAM |
SB3359 |
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HB2512 HD2 SD2 CD2
Homelessness; Housing; Ohana Zones Pilot Program; Ohana Zones Sites; Regulatory Exemptions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
Permits recipients of accommodations or services from an ohana zone site to request a ninety-day extension of the accommodations or services. Expands regulatory exemptions for ohana zones pilot program contracts. Extends the sunset date for the ohana zones pilot program to 6/30/2026. Appropriates funds for the ohana zones pilot program. (CD1) |
(H)
7/6/2022- Act 235, on 07/01/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337). |
SAIKI, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, LUKE, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
HMS/HOU, WAM |
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HB2513 HD2 SD2
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Affordable Housing; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Deposits funds into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide loans or grants to mixed-income rental projects or units for persons and families with incomes between 60 and 100% of the median family income. Enables the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to use any unused moneys for other authorized rental housing projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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4/25/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-22 1:35PM; Conference Room 329. |
SAIKI, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, LUKE, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
HOU, WAM |
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HB2514 HD1 SD1
DOH; Underground Storage Tanks; Operation; Prohibition; Capacity Limit
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Beginning July 1, 2023, prohibits the operation of underground storage tanks with a capacity greater than 100,000 gallons. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 794). |
SAIKI, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, LUKE, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
HTH/AEN, JDC |
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HB2515 HD2 SD2
DOH; Testing Laboratory; Diseases; Air Quality; Water Quality
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and operate a laboratory capable of testing for diseases, testing for air and water quality issues, and conducting other high complexity testing. (SD2) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 121, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222). |
SAIKI, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CLARK, CULLEN, ELI, GANADEN, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, LUKE, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA |
HTH, WAM |
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HB2516 HD1
Department of Public Safety; Hawaii Correctional Systems Oversight Commission; New Jail; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits any planning, design, financing, development, or construction of a new jail in a county having a population in excess of five hundred thousand unless the Hawaii correctional systems oversight commission participates as a full partner in the planning, design, financing, development, and construction of the facility. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Kong voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Holt, Okimoto voting no (2) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
B. KOBAYASHI, GANADEN, ILAGAN |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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